USS Cuttyhunk Island (AG-75)
- USS Cuttyhunk Island (AG-75)
USS "Cuttyhunk Island" (AG-75/AKS-23) was a "Belle Isle"-class miscellaneous auxiliary acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. "Cuttyhunk Island" was built as the war was coming to an end, and was used as a transport. She was later classified as a stores ship and eventually scrapped.
Constructed at Portland, Maine
"Cuttyhunk Island" (AG-75) was launched 26 November 1944 by New England Shipbuilding Corporation, South Portland, Maine, under a U.S. Maritime Commission contract; sponsored by Mrs. M. M. Dayo.
World War II-related service
"Cuttyhunk Island" was acquired by the Navy 7 December 1944; outfitted at Eureka Shipbuilding Corp., Newburg, New York; and commissioned 1 September 1945, Lieutenant Commander N. G. Hole-man, USNR, in command. "Cuttyhunk Island" departed Norfolk, Virginia, 24 November 1945 to carry troops from Bermuda to Boston, Massachusetts.
Post-war decommissioning
She reported to Orange, Texas, 31 January 1946, and there was placed out of commission in reserve 3 May 1946. She was reclassified General Stores Issue Ship "AKS-23", 18 August 1951.
See also
* United States Navy
* World War II
References
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* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/49/49075.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - AG-75 / AKS-23 Cuttyhunk Island]
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