The Accentor-class minesweeper was designed for the sweeping of mines in harbors, bays, and other littoral waters.

Typically, the Accentor-class minesweepers were armed with a pair of .50 caliber machine guns for protection.

In World War II, the Accentor-class minesweepers were used to sweep mines in harbors, bays, and other littoral waters, due to their small size.

[4][2] The minesweepers were used to remove mines placed defensively in harbors and coastal waters by the United States Navy.

[1] They were transferred to the United States Maritime Commission (MARCOM) for disposal.