Mine Division 113

Mine Division 113 was a United States Navy mine warfare unit active during the early Cold War period. Established in the late 1940s, the division comprised several minesweepers tasked with ensuring safe naval passage by detecting and clearing naval mines. The unit participated in numerous training exercises and readiness operations along the U.S. East Coast and the Caribbean, honing mine countermeasures essential for fleet support. Mine Division 113 contributed to the Navy's strategic preparedness until its deactivation in the mid-1950s during fleet realignments and modernization efforts.