USS Lancaster (AK-193)

USS Lancaster (AK-193)

USS "Lancaster" (AK-193) 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 fourth ship to be so named by the Navy, "Lancaster" (AK-193), ex-MC Hull 2124, was laid down 1 July 1944 by Walter Butler Shipbuilding Inc., Superior, Wisconsin; launched the same year; acquired by the Navy 21 September 1945; and commissioned the same day.

Military service

The end of World War II reduced the need for cargo ships, and "Lancaster" decommissioned 23 November 1945. She was struck at an unknown date.

Dispositioning

"Lancaster" was returned to the War Shipping Administration. There is no record of her subsequent career.

ee also

* United States Navy
* World War II

References

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* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/13/130193.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - AK-193 Lancaster]


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