USNS Cheyenne (T-AG-174)

USNS Cheyenne (T-AG-174)

USNS "Cheyenne" (T-AG-174) was a "Phoenix"-class miscellaneous auxiliary acquired by the U.S. Navy in 1962, crewed by a civilian crew from the Military Sea Transportation Service, and sent to the Philippines to serve as a delivery ship of parts and supplies to other Navy ships and stations in the Asian area. "Cheyenne" remained in the Philippines, issuing parts and other supplies, until the early 1970s, being struck by the Navy in 1973.

Built in Portland, Oregon

"Cheyenne" was constructed under U.S. Maritime Commission contract (MCV-693) at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland, Oregon. Her launch date is unknown. In 1962 "Cheyenne" was placed in-service as USNS "Cheyenne" (T-AG-174), 1962, a "Special Project Ship", manned by the Military Sea Transportation Service with a civilian crew.

Vietnam conflict operations

DANFS has no information on the operation of this ship. However, a review of the history of USNS|Phoenix|T-AG-172 and USNS|Provo|T-AG-173 indicates her operations to be similar to theirs: acting as a point to point cargo carrier, delivering military supplies to Okinawa and Viet Nam from stocking points in Japan and Subic Bay.

Post-war decommissioning

Along with "Phoenix" and "Provo", "Cheyenne" was struck from the Navy list on 15 June 1973 and disposed of by MARAD sale, 1 May 1973. Her ultimate fate is not known.

See also

* United States Navy
* World War II
* Vietnam War

References

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/49/49174.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - T-AG-174 Cheyenne]
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