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Ptarmigan and Tom Mine
The Ptarmigan and Tom Mine were gold producers located in the Northwest Territories, Canada at Yellowknife. The property was staked by prospectors in 1936 and acquired by Cominco in 1938. The mine first produced between 1941 and 1942 but closed due to wartime restrictions. The old property was demolished in 1969–1970. A new company, Treminco Resources Limited, reopened the workings in 1985 and production from the Tom () portal began in 1986 with material being trucked to Giant Mine. The old Ptarmigan () mine shaft
Oregon she entered the Pacific Reserve Fleet. Struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 July 1963, she was transferred under the Military Assistance Program to the Republic of Korea on 25 July, to serve as "Shin Song" (PCE-1001).
Awards.
"Ptarmigan" received one battle star for World War II service, and four stars for Korean service.
See also.
- Commander Mine Squadron SEVEN
External links.
- USS "Ptarmigan" (AM 376)