USS Grant County (LST-1174)
USS Grant County (LST-1174) was a De Soto County-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during the late 1950s. Named after counties in fifteen states, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. Grant County was laid down by Avondale Marine Ways, Inc. of Avondale, Louisiana 15 March 1956; launched 12 October 1956; sponsored by Mrs. John Martin Higgins; and commissioned 17 December 1957 with Lieutenant Commander R. B. Nichols in command.
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USS Grant County (LST-1174)
USS Grant County (LST-1174) was a De Soto County-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during the late 1950s. Named after counties in fifteen states, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. Grant County was laid down by Avondale Marine Ways, Inc. of Avondale, Louisiana 15 March 1956; launched 12 October 1956; sponsored by Mrs. John Martin Higgins; and commissioned 17 December 1957 with Lieutenant Commander R. B. Nichols in command.
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USS Grant County (LST-1174) wa ...... nder R. B. Nichols in command.
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1973-01-15
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1957-12-17
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1973-01-15
2000-02-08
laying down
1956-03-15
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1.359408e+2
ship beam (μ)
1.88976e+1
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ship launched
1956-10-12
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*Loaned to the Brazilian Navy, 15 January 1973
*Sold to Brazil, 1 February 1980
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723,848,781
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*28 medium tanks or vehicles t ...... gal fuel for embarked vehicles
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* light
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Ship struck
1977-12-30
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USS Grant County (LST-1174) wa ...... nder R. B. Nichols in command.
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USS Grant County (LST-1174)
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Duque de Caxias (G26)
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USS Grant County
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