USS Liguria (AKS-15)

USS Liguria (AKS-15) was an "Acubens"-class general stores issue ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for delivering and disbursing goods and equipment to locations in the war zone.

"Liguria" (AKS-15) was laid down under Maritime Commission contract by the New England Shipbuilding Corporation, South Portland, Maine, 19 September 1944; launched 1 November 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Harold Lothrop; acquired by the Navy 20 November 1944; and commissioned 12 July 1945, Lt. Comdr. T. F. Marvin in command.

World War II service

After shakedown in Chesapeake Bay, "Liguria" loaded stores at the Naval Supply Depot, Bayonne, New Jersey, and sailed 7 September for the Pacific Ocean. While standing out of Pearl Harbor en route to Japan 12 October "Liguria" helped rescue the crew of a downed Army B-24. After transferring the flyers to submarine chaser "PC-485", "Liguria" steamed on to Japan arriving Sasebo 31 October.

End-of-war activity

For the next 6 months, the ship operated independently in the Yellow Sea, transporting passengers, stores, and cargo for the occupation of South Korea and the forces afloat along the northern coast of China. She unloaded provisions at Fusan and Jinsen, South Korea, and at Tientsin, Tsingtao, and Shanghai, China.

"Liguria" departed Shanghai 22 April 1946 for the U.S. West Coast arriving San Francisco, California, 21 May. She sailed for Pearl Harbor 1 month later arriving 29 June.

Post-war decommissioning

"Liguria" was subsequently towed to San Francisco, stripped, transferred to the Maritime Commission 25 April 1947, and placed in the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Into 1969 she is berthed at Suisun Bay, California.

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/09/16/1615.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - AKS-15 Liguria]