USS Procyon (AG-11)

USS Procyon (AG-11)

USS "Procyon" (AG–11) was an auxiliary ship in the United States Navy.

"Procyon" was built in 1919 by the American International SB Corp., Hog Island, Pennsylvania, and launched as the SS "Shaume"; taken over by the Navy 8 November 1921 from the U.S. Shipping Board, under executive order of 29 October 1921; and commissioned 30 November 1921, Lt. Bertram David in command.

"Procyon" served as flagship of Commander Fleet Base Force, U.S. Battle Fleet, until she decommissioned 1 April 1931.

Inspected by the State Education Department of New York, she was found suitable for use as a Merchant Marine Academy training vessel; and, by request of Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, she was renamed "Empire State" (IX–38) and turned over to the state of New York 15 July 1931.

She served as a school ship for the Academy until 11 April 1940, when she was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal.


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