USS Teaberry

• USS Teaberry (AN-34/YN-29) was a net laying ship: She was part of the Aloe-class of net laying ships, designed to deploy and maintain anti-submarine nets to protect harbors and anchorages during World War II. • Named after a plant: The ship was named "Teaberry," after the small North American evergreen shrub known for its aromatic berries and leaves. • Launched in 1941: USS Teaberry was laid down on October 25, 1940, launched on May 24, 1941, and commissioned on December 24, 1942. • Served in both the Atlantic and Pacific: Teaberry operated along the U.S. East Coast before being sent to the Pacific, where she supported operations in the Philippines and Okinawa. • Vital role in harbor defense: The ship was responsible for laying, maintaining, and removing anti-torpedo and anti-submarine nets, which were crucial for safeguarding naval installations from enemy submarines. • Survived typhoon conditions: While serving at Okinawa, Teaberry encountered severe typhoon weather but survived unscathed, continuing her vital support missions. • Post-war duties in Japan: After Japan's surrender, Teaberry assisted in clearing and removing harbor defensive nets at Japanese ports to facilitate Allied occupation and shipping. • Decommissioned after WWII: USS Teaberry was decommissioned in 1947 and placed in the reserve fleet, reflecting the reduced need for net layers after the war. • Earned one battle star: For her World War II service, Teaberry received one battle star, recognizing her participation in combat-support operations. • Sold for civilian use: Eventually struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1961, Teaberry was sold for scrap, concluding her nearly two-decade-long service history.