USS Algol (AKA-54)
(For other ships with the same name, see USS Algol.) USS Algol (AKA-54) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship. She was the first ship of the United States Navy by this name, after Algol, a fixed star in the constellation Perseus. Algol served as a commissioned ship for 22 years and 1 month.
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USS Algol (AKA-54)
(For other ships with the same name, see USS Algol.) USS Algol (AKA-54) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship. She was the first ship of the United States Navy by this name, after Algol, a fixed star in the constellation Perseus. Algol served as a commissioned ship for 22 years and 1 month.
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commissioning date
1943-11-27
decommissioning date
1943-12-03
1958-01-02
1970-07-23
laying down
1942-12-10
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1.399032e+2
recommissioning date
1944-07-21
1961-11-17
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1.92024e+1
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ship launched
1943-02-17
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Sunk as part of theNew Jersey Shark Riverartificial reef, 18 November 1991
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Ship armament
*1 × 5"/38 caliber dual purpose gun
*4 × twin 40 mm gun mounts
*18 × 20 mm guns
Ship boats
*8 × LCMs
*1 × LCPL
*15 × LCVPs
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* light
* full load
Ship honors
*2 battle stars
*5 battle stars
Ship propulsion
Steam turbine, single shaft,
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1977-01-01
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(For other ships with the same ...... ship for 22 years and 1 month.
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USS Algol (AKA-54)
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USS Algol
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