USS Leo (AKA-60)
USS Leo (AKA-60), an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship, was named for the constellation Leo. She is the only ship of the United States Navy to hold this name. USS Leo served as a commissioned ship for 10 years and 5 months. Leo (AKA-60) was laid down 17 March 1944 by Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Kearny, New Jersey, under Maritime Commission contract; launched on 29 July 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Ogden L. Mills, wife of the former Secretary of the Treasury; acquired by the Navy on 29 August 1944; and commissioned on 30 August 1944, with Commander T. E. Healey in command.
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USS Leo (AKA-60)
USS Leo (AKA-60), an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship, was named for the constellation Leo. She is the only ship of the United States Navy to hold this name. USS Leo served as a commissioned ship for 10 years and 5 months. Leo (AKA-60) was laid down 17 March 1944 by Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Kearny, New Jersey, under Maritime Commission contract; launched on 29 July 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Ogden L. Mills, wife of the former Secretary of the Treasury; acquired by the Navy on 29 August 1944; and commissioned on 30 August 1944, with Commander T. E. Healey in command.
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USS Leo (AKA-60), an Andromeda ...... ander T. E. Healey in command.
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date of acquirement
1944-08-29
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commissioning date
1944-08-30
decommissioning date
1955-02-11
laying down
1944-03-17
length (μ)
1.399032e+2
ship beam (μ)
1.92024e+1
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ship launched
1944-07-29
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Sold for scrap, 19 July 1976
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top speed (kmh)
3.03728e+1
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Ship armament
*1 × 5"/38 caliber gun mount
*4 × twin 40 mm gun mounts
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Ship honours
*2 battle stars
*5 battle stars
Ship struck
1960-07-01
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USS Leo (AKA-60), an Andromeda ...... ander T. E. Healey in command.
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