USS Bladen (APA-63)
USS Bladen (APA-63) was a Gilliam-class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II. Bladen was named after Bladen County, North Carolina. She was launched 31 May 1944 by Consolidated Steel at Wilmington, California, under a Maritime Commission contract; acquired by the Navy 17 October 1944; and commissioned 18 October 1944, Lieutenant Commander W. P. Hartung, USNR, in command.
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USS Bladen (APA-63)
USS Bladen (APA-63) was a Gilliam-class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II. Bladen was named after Bladen County, North Carolina. She was launched 31 May 1944 by Consolidated Steel at Wilmington, California, under a Maritime Commission contract; acquired by the Navy 17 October 1944; and commissioned 18 October 1944, Lieutenant Commander W. P. Hartung, USNR, in command.
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USS Bladen (APA-63) was a Gill ...... P. Hartung, USNR, in command.
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1944-10-17
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1944-10-18
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1946-12-26
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1944-03-08
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1.76784e+1
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1944-05-31
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Ship honours
Two battle stars for World War II service
Ship notes
MCV Hull No. 1851, hull type S4-SE2-BD1
Ship propulsion
Westinghouse turboelectric drive, 2 boilers, 2 propellers, Design shaft horsepower 6,000
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Ship sponsor
Mrs. John McNerney
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