The USS Gannet (MSC-290) was a naval ship operated by the United States Navy during World War II. Originally built as a minesweeper, the ship was later converted into a coastal minesweeper and reclassified as MSC-290. It served in the Pacific theater of the war, participating in various operations and earning several battle stars for its service. After the war, the USS Gannet was decommissioned and transferred to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force in 1953. Renamed as JDS Ume, the ship continued its service in Japan until it was finally decommissioned in 1977. The USS Gannet's history as a versatile minesweeper and its contributions during World War II showcase the importance of such vessels in naval operations and their adaptability in different roles. Its transfer to Japan and subsequent service in the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force also highlights the international cooperation and exchange of naval assets that occurred in the post-war period.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.