USS Persistent (MSO-491)

USS Persistent (MSO-491) was an Agile-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1955. Built to detect and clear naval mines, she operated primarily along the U.S. West Coast and deployed to the Western Pacific, participating in exercises and supporting fleet operations during the Cold War. Persistent served with dedication, enhancing mine warfare readiness and participating in joint operations with allied navies. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1993, contributing significantly to maritime safety and naval mine countermeasures.