USS Pivot MSO 463

USS Pivot (MSO-463) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper commissioned by the United States Navy in 1954. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for allied vessels, she served primarily in the Western Pacific, participating in fleet exercises and joint operations with allied navies. Throughout her career, USS Pivot contributed to Cold War maritime security and took part in several deployments, including missions off Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. She was decommissioned in 1971 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she continued service as TCG Edincik (M-260).