USS Fentress (AK-180)

USS "Fentress" (AK-180) – later known as USNS "Fentress" (T-AK-180) -- was an "Alamosa"-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during the final months of World War II. In 1950, she was reactivated and placed into service with the Military Sea Transportation Service as USNS "Fentress". She was ultimately transferred to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

Built in Richmond, California

"Fentress" (AK-180) was launched on 10 March 1945 by Kaiser Cargo, Inc., Richmond, California; sponsored by Mrs. G. M. Ellis; and commissioned 4 May 1945, Lieutenant G. T. Malley, USNR, in command.

World War II-related service

After shakedown and availability, "Fentress" engaged in local operations until 27 June 1945 when she departed San Francisco, California, to transport cargo among the Philippine Islands. On 20 February 1946 she was placed out of commission and returned to the U.S. Maritime Commission.

ervice with the MSTS

After the organization of the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), "Fentress" was reacquired on 1 July 1950 for service under MSTS cognizance and continued in that capacity until decommissioned at an unknown date.

truck and disposed of

"Fentress" was struck from the Navy list on 15 October 1973 and transferred to the Government of the Trust Territory in the Pacific Ocean.

Her ultimate fate is not known.

ee also

* United States Navy
* World War II

References

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* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/13/130180.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - AK-180 Fentress]