USS Limestone (IX-158)

USS Limestone (IX-158)

USS "Limestone" (IX-158), a "Trefoil"-class concrete barge designated an unclassified miscellaneous vessel, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for limestone, a rock consisting chiefly of calcium carbonate, which yields lime when burned.

"Limestone" (IX-158) and "Corundum" (IX-164) swapped identities on 23 May 1944, prior to their acquisition by the Navy. Both were constructed under a Maritime Commission contract (T. B7-D1-Barge) by Barrett & Hilp, Belair Shipyard, in South San Francisco.

M. C. Hull 1332 was laid down 19 October 1943. She was launched on 31 December 1943 sponsored by Mrs. William O.Neill and named "Limestone" (IX-158) on 7 February 1944.

M. C. Hull 1338 was laid down 5 January 1944. She was named "Corundum" (IX-164) on 7 February 1944 and launched 25 March 1944 sponsored by Mrs. Leo Heagerty.

After renaming, the new "Limestone" (M. C. Hull 1338) was acquired by the Navy 14 October 1944 and placed in service the same day. She was towed to Subic Bay, Philippine Islands, for use as a United States Army and United States Marine Corps stores barge. "Limestone" served near the advance bases in the Pacific until she returned to the United States in 1946. She was placed out of service 12 December 1946 at Seattle, Washington, and was sold to Foss Launch & Tug Company on 11 September 1947.

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