USS Tarrant (AK-214)

USS "Tarrant" (AK-214) was an "Alamosa"-class cargo ship that was constructed for the U.S. Navy during the closing period of World War II. She was commissioned; however, the war ended and she was returned to the War Shipping Administration in November 1945 for disposal.

Built in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

"Tarrant" (AK-214), was laid down under U.S. Maritime Commission contract (MC hull 2168) on 4 December 1944 by the Leathern D. Smith Shipbuilding Co., Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.; launched on 25 February 1945; sponsored by Miss Agnes Larson; and commissioned on 18 September 1945, Lt. Comdr. F. A. Simmons, USCGR, in command.

World War II-related service

"Tarrant" and her U.S. Coast Guard crew reported to the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet, on 24 September as available for her shakedown cruise. However, since World War II had ended, she was ordered to report to the Commandant, 8th Naval District for disposal.

Post-war inactivation

"Tarrant" reported on 30 September and was decommissioned and returned to the War Shipping Administration on 21 November. "Tarrant" was struck from the Navy list on 6 December 1945.

ee also

* United States Navy
* World War II

References

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* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/13/130214.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - AK-214 Tarrant]