USS Lehigh (AK-192)

USS Lehigh (AK-192)

USS "Lehigh" (AK-192) was an "Alamosa"-class cargo ship that was constructed by the U.S. Navy during the closing period of World War II. She was declared excess-to-needs and returned to the U.S. Maritime Commission shortly after commissioning.

Built in Superior, Wisconsin

The second ship to be so named by the Navy, "Lehigh" (AK-192) was laid down under a Maritime Commission contract by Walter Butler Shipbuilding Co., Superior, Wisconsin, 8 June 1944; launched 25 November 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Stanley Butler; acquired by the Navy 30 July 1945.

Military service

"Lehigh" placed in service the same day for ferrying from Beaumont, Texas, to Galveston, Texas; placed out of service on the 31st; and commissioned at New Orleans 13 September 1945, Lt. George Kotnick in command.

Dispositioning

Because of the reduced need for cargo ships following World War II, "Lehigh" decommissioned 6 November 1945 and was turned over to the War Shipping Administration (WSA) the same day.

Her ultimate fate is not known.

ee also

* United States Navy
* World War II

References

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* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/13/130192.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - AK-192 Lehigh]


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