USS Norma (AK-86)

USS Norma (AK-86) was an "Enceladus"-class cargo ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for delivering goods and equipment to locations in the war zone. After commissioning, she was transferred to the U.S. Army as "USAT Henry Wright Hurley".

Building a ship for the Army

"Norma" (AK–86), originally designated M.C. hull 649 and assigned the name "MV Summer Pierce", was renamed "Norma" 30 October 1942; laid down 3 December 1943 by Penn-Jersey Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, New Jersey: launched 4 June 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Joseph Kijek; delivered to the Navy 6 June 1944 and transferred to the Army the same day for use as a cargo ship. "Norma" was struck from the Navy List 28 June 1944.

Army service

She was completed as a Port Rehabilitation vessel and renamed "USAT Henry Wright Hurley".

Final disposition

She was returned to the Maritime Administration (date unknown). Final Disposition: scrapped in 1970.

References

See also

* List of United States Navy ships
* World War II

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/13/130086.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - AK-86 Norma - USAT Henry Wright Hurley]