USS Faribault (AK-179)
USS Faribault (AK-179) was an Alamosa-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during the final months of World War II. Faribault served U.S. military forces in the Pacific Ocean until shortly after the war when she was deactivated. During the Korean War, she was reactivated and served with distinction, having been awarded two battle stars before final decommissioning.
USS Faribault (AK-179)
USS Faribault (AK-179) was an Alamosa-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during the final months of World War II. Faribault served U.S. military forces in the Pacific Ocean until shortly after the war when she was deactivated. During the Korean War, she was reactivated and served with distinction, having been awarded two battle stars before final decommissioning.
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date of acquirement
1945-04-20
active years end date
1956-07-20
active years start date
1947-06-26
commissioning date
1945-04-20
decommissioning date
1946-07-10
ship launched
1945-02-24
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Sold for scrapping, 14 December 1960, To the Learner Co.
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Ship armament
*1 × /50 caliber dual purpose gun
*6 × Oerlikon cannons anti-aircraft gun mounts
Ship complement
*15 Officers
*70 Enlisted
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Ship honors
two battle stars for Korean War service
Ship identification
Hull symbol:AK-179
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Ship propulsion
*1 × Nordberg Diesel diesel TSM 6 engine
*1 × shaft
Ship sponsor
Mrs. L. J. Morand
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