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'''USS ''Hiwassee'' (AOG-29)''' was a [[Mettawee class gasoline tanker|''Mettawee''-class]] [[gasoline tanker]] acquired by the [[U.S. Navy]] for the dangerous task of transporting gasoline to warships in the fleet, and to remote Navy stations. |
'''USS ''Hiwassee'' (AOG-29)''' was a [[Mettawee class gasoline tanker|''Mettawee''-class]] [[gasoline tanker]] acquired by the [[U.S. Navy]] for the dangerous task of transporting gasoline to warships in the fleet, and to remote Navy stations. |
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''Hiwassee'', a motor [[gasoline tanker]], was launched 30 August 1944 under [[Maritime Commission]] contract by [[East Coast Shipyard]], Inc., [[Bayonne, New Jersey]]; sponsored by Miss Harriet Savage; acquired 17 October 1944 and commissioned 24 October 1944 |
''Hiwassee'', a motor [[gasoline tanker]], was launched 30 August 1944 under [[Maritime Commission]] contract by [[East Coast Shipyard]], Inc., [[Bayonne, New Jersey]]; sponsored by Miss Harriet Savage; acquired 17 October 1944 and commissioned 24 October 1944. |
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== World War II service == |
== World War II service == |
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Following [[shakedown cruise|shakedown]] training ''Hiwassee'' sailed through the [[Panama Canal]] to join the giant [[U.S. Pacific Fleet]] for the final phases of its island campaign, carrying her precious [[aviation gasoline]] and [[lubricating oil]]. |
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She arrived [[Ulithi]] 1 April 1945, the day of the landings on [[Okinawa]], and departed 24 April for that important island. Arriving 1 May, the ship began shuttling gasoline ashore, protected from the numerous air attacks by smoke screen. She remained off [[Okinawa]] after it was secured and until decommissioning 20 February 1946. |
She arrived [[Ulithi]] 1 April 1945, the day of the landings on [[Okinawa]], and departed 24 April for that important island. Arriving 1 May, the ship began shuttling gasoline ashore, protected from the numerous air attacks by smoke screen. She remained off [[Okinawa]] after it was secured and until decommissioning 20 February 1946. |
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== Assigned to the U.S. Army == |
== Assigned to the U.S. Army == |
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[[Category:Mettawee-class gasoline tankers]] |
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[[Category:Type T1-M-A2 tankers of the United States Navy]] |
[[Category:Type T1-M-A2 tankers of the United States Navy]] |
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[[Category:Ships built in New Jersey]] |
[[Category:Ships built in Bayonne, New Jersey]] |
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[[Category:1944 ships]] |
[[Category:1944 ships]] |
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[[Category:World War II auxiliary ships of the United States]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:02, 17 April 2023
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| Name | USS Hiwassee |
| Namesake | Hiwassee River in North Carolina |
| Ordered | as T1-M-A2 tanker hull |
| Laid down | date unknown |
| Launched | 30 August 1944 |
| Acquired | 17 October 1944 |
| Commissioned | 24 October 1944 |
| Decommissioned | 20 February 1946 |
| In service | to U.S. Army, 20 February 1946 |
| Out of service | 22 March 1947 |
| Stricken | date unknown |
| Fate | fate unknown |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 1,228 long tons deadweight (DWT) |
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| Length | 220 ft 6 in |
| Beam | 37 ft |
| Draught | 17 ft |
| Propulsion | Diesel direct drive, single screw, 720 hp |
| Speed | 10 knots (19 km/h) |
| Complement | 62 |
| Armament | one single 3 in (76 mm) dual purpose gun mount, two 40 mm guns, three single 20 mm gun mounts |
USS Hiwassee (AOG-29) was a Mettawee-class gasoline tanker acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of transporting gasoline to warships in the fleet, and to remote Navy stations.
Hiwassee, a motor gasoline tanker, was launched 30 August 1944 under Maritime Commission contract by East Coast Shipyard, Inc., Bayonne, New Jersey; sponsored by Miss Harriet Savage; acquired 17 October 1944 and commissioned 24 October 1944.
World War II service[edit]
Following shakedown training Hiwassee sailed through the Panama Canal to join the giant U.S. Pacific Fleet for the final phases of its island campaign, carrying her precious aviation gasoline and lubricating oil.
She arrived Ulithi 1 April 1945, the day of the landings on Okinawa, and departed 24 April for that important island. Arriving 1 May, the ship began shuttling gasoline ashore, protected from the numerous air attacks by smoke screen. She remained off Okinawa after it was secured and until decommissioning 20 February 1946.
Assigned to the U.S. Army[edit]
Hiwassee was turned over to the Army at Okinawa for use there.
Final decommissioning[edit]
Hiwassee was repossessed by the Navy at Subic Bay, Philippines, 25 March 1947. The tanker was subsequently sold (date unknown) to Luzon Stevedoring Co. Fate: unknown.
Military awards and honors[edit]
Hiwassee received one battle star for World War II service.
References[edit]
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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