USS Pontotoc (AG-94)

USS Pontotoc (AG-94)

USS "Pontotoc" (AG-94/AK-206/AVS-7) was a "Alamosa"-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy shortly before the end of World War II. She was configured to carry aviation parts and spares, and to issue them to the U.S. Pacific Fleet and activities as needed.

Constructed at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

"Pontotoc" (AVS–7), an aviation supply ship, was laid down as M. C. Hull 2160 by Leatham D. Smith Shipbuilding Co., Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. 15 January 1944; classified "AK-206" on 25 February 1944; launched 2 July 1944; acquired from the U.S. Maritime Commission on a loan-charter basis 28 February 1945; reclassified "AG–94" on 12 March 1945; and commissioned 22 March 1945, Lt. Comdr. C. W. Lockard in command.

World War II-related service

After shakedown, "Pontotoc" transited the Panama Canal and arrived Pearl Harbor 18 April 1945. Reclassified as "AVS-7" effective 25 May, "Pontotoc" steamed for the Philippine Islands, reporting for duty 8 July at Guiuan, Samar, Philippine Islands. She provided aviation stores on station in the Philippines through the end of hostilities.

Post-war inactivation

"Pontotoc" then proceeded to the 12th Naval District. She decommissioned and was delivered to the War Shipping Administration (WSA) 26 April at San Francisco, California. Struck from the Navy List 8 May 1946, she was sold in 1947 to the French firm Messageries Maritimes, and renamed "MV Taurus". In 1960 she was sold again and renamed "MV Tadjera". Her ultimate fate is unknown.

See also

* United States Navy
* World War II

References

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* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/50/5007.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - AK-206 / AG-94 / AVS-7 Pontotoc]


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