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{{Short description|WWII repair ship}}
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| Ship image = USS Midas (ARB-5) underway at sea, circa in 1945.jpg
| Ship caption = USS ''Midas'' (ARB-5), underway, date and location unknown. Note Midas is painted [[World War II ship camouflage measures of the United States Navy|Camouflage Measure 31, Design 8L]].
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| Ship country = United States
|Ship flag={{USN flag|1947}}
| Ship flag = {{USN flag|1947}}
|Ship name=USS ''Midas''
| Ship name = * ''LST-514''
|Ship namesake=[[Midas]]
* ''Midas''
| Ship namesake = [[Midas]]
|Ship ordered=
| Ship ordered =
|Ship builder=[[Chicago Bridge & Iron Company]], [[Seneca, Illinois]]
| Ship builder = [[Chicago Bridge & Iron Company]], [[Seneca, Illinois]]
|Ship laid down= 31 August 1943
| Ship laid down = 31 August 1943
|Ship launched= 24 December 1943
| Ship launched = 24 December 1943
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|Ship commissioned= 23 May 1944
| Ship commissioned = 23 May 1944
|Ship decommissioned= 17 January 1947
| Ship decommissioned = January 1947
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|Ship struck= 15 April 1976
| Ship struck = 15 April 1976
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| Ship reclassified = Battle Damage Repair Ship, 3 November 1943
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| Ship identification = *[[Hull classification symbol#Amphibious warfare type|Hull symbol]]: LST-514
|Ship honors= 1 [[battle star]] (World War II)
*[[Hull classification symbol#Support type|Hull symbol]]: ARB-5
|Ship fate=Sold to [[Colombia]], 19 November 1980
*[[International Code of Signals|Code letters]]: NJXJ
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*{{ICS|November}}{{ICS|Juliet}}{{ICS|X-ray}}{{ICS|Juliet}}
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*{{IMO Number|5007510}}
| Ship honors = 1 × [[Battle star#Navy warships|battle star]] (World War II)
| Ship fate = Disposed of by MARAD sale, 19 November 1980
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|Ship class= [[USS Aristaeus (ARB-1)|''Aristaeus''-class]] battle damage repair ship
| Ship class = * {{sclass|LST-491|tank landing ship}}
* [[USS Aristaeus|''Aristaeus''-class]] battle damage repair ship
|Ship displacement= {{convert|1781|LT|t|0|lk=on|abbr=on}} light<br />{{convert|3700|LT|t|0|abbr=on}} full
|Ship length= {{convert|328|ft|m|abbr=on}}
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*{{cvt|4100|LT}} (full)
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|Ship draft= {{convert|11|ft|2|in|m|abbr=on}}
| Ship length = {{LST-1 class tank landing ship length}}
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|Ship propulsion=2 × [[General Motors]] [[EMD 567|12-567]] [[diesel engine]]s, two shafts, twin rudders
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| Ship complement = 20 officers, 234 enlisted men
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| Ship armament = *1 × [[3"/50 caliber gun|{{cvt|3|in|0}}/50 caliber gun]]
|Ship troops=
*2 × quad [[Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/60|{{cvt|40|mm|2}} Bofors gun]]s
|Ship complement=260 officers and enlisted men
*8 × [[Oerlikon 20 mm cannon|{{cvt|20|mm|2}} Oerlikon cannon]]s
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*[[Battle of Leyte|Leyte landings]] (5–18 October, 12–29 November 1944)
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*[[File:Combat Action Ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Combat Action Ribbon]]
*[[File:American Campaign Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[American Campaign Medal]]
*[[File:Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal]]
*[[File:World War II Victory Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[World War II Victory Medal (United States)|World War II Victory Medal]]
*[[File:Presidential Unit Citation (Philippines).svg|20px]] [[Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation]]
*[[File:Phliber rib.svg|20px]] [[Philippine Liberation Medal]]
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'''USS ''Midas'' (ARB-5)''' was one of twelve [[USS Aristaeus (ARB-1)|''Aristaeus''-class]] battle damage repair ships built for the [[United States Navy]] during [[World War II]]. Named for [[Midas]] (in [[Greek mythology]], the king of [[Phrygia]], whose touch turned all to gold), she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.


'''USS ''Midas'' (ARB-5)''' was planned as a [[United States Navy]] {{sclass|LST-491|tank landing ship}}, but was redesignated as one of twelve [[USS Aristaeus|''Aristaeus''-class]] battle damage repair ships built for the [[United States Navy]] during [[World War II]]. Named for [[Midas]] (in [[Greek mythology]], the king of [[Phrygia]], whose touch turned all to gold), she was the only US Naval vessel to bear the name.
Originally laid down as ''LST-514'' on 31 August 1943 by [[Chicago Bridge & Iron Company]] of [[Seneca, Illinois]]; reclassified as a battle damage repair ship on 3 November 1943 and converted by the Maryland Dry Dock Company; launched on 24 December 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Frederick J. Miller; and commissioned on 23 May 1944 at [[Baltimore, Maryland]] with Lieutenant Robert A. Young in command.

==Construction==
Laid down as ''LST-514'' on 31 August 1943, by the [[Chicago Bridge & Iron Company]] of [[Seneca, Illinois]]; reclassified and named ''Midas'' (ARB‑5) 3 November 1943; launched 24 December 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Frederick J. Miller; converted by the [[Maryland Drydock Company]] for service as a battle damage repair ship; and commissioned on 23 May 1944, at [[Baltimore]], Maryland.{{sfn|DANFS|2015}}


==Service history==
==Service history==
''Midas'' got underway for the [[Pacific]], departing [[Norfolk, Virginia]] on 25 June 1944. She arrived off [[New Guinea]] on 26 August, having repaired ships in the [[Society Islands]] and [[New Caledonia]] en route. She continued to operate along the northern coast of New Guinea until late in October when ordered to the [[Philippines]], arriving on 12 November as the first 7th Fleet repair ship at [[San Pedro Bay, Philippines|San Pedro]], [[Leyte]]. During her stay she witnessed numerous air attacks. She shot down an aircraft on 27 November, and she repaired ships of all types, readying them for further operations in the Philippines. After 25 May 1945 she continued her battle damage and routine repair work from [[Guiuan Roadstead]], [[Samar]], in the Philippine Islands. With the end of the war, ''Midas'' centered more on mine damaged hulls. Short handed as a result of men transferred for discharge, she steamed for home on 10 December, arriving [[San Francisco]] on 17 January 1946.
''Midas'' got underway for the [[Pacific]], departing [[Norfolk, Virginia]], on 25 June 1944. She arrived off [[New Guinea]] on 26 August, having repaired ships in the [[Society Islands]] and [[New Caledonia]] en route. She continued to operate along the northern coast of New Guinea until late in October, when ordered to the [[Philippines]], arriving on 12 November, as the first [[7th Fleet]] repair ship at [[San Pedro Bay, Philippines|San Pedro]], [[Leyte]].{{sfn|DANFS|2015}}


During her stay she witnessed numerous air attacks. She shot down an aircraft on 27 November, and she repaired ships of all types, readying them for further operations in the Philippines. After 25 May 1945, she continued her battle damage and routine repair work from [[Guiuan Roadstead]], [[Samar]], in the Philippine Islands. With the end of the war, ''Midas'' centered more on mine damaged hulls. Short handed as a result of men transferred for discharge, she steamed for home on 10 December, arriving [[San Francisco]] on 17 January 1946.{{sfn|DANFS|2015}}
''Midas'' served in the 12th Naval District until transferred to [[San Diego]] in May. The repair ship was placed in reserve, in commission, on 30 November 1946 as part of the 19th Fleet. She was decommissioned on 17 January 1947. Transferred to the Maritime Commission for lay up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Suisun Bay, California. She was struck from the [[Naval Vessel Register]] on 15 April 1976. Disposed of by [[MARAD]] sale on 19 November 1980, sold to Colombia, and also named ''Midas''.
''Midas'' received one [[battle star]] for World War II service.


==Post-war service==
==References==
''Midas'' served in the [[12th Naval District]] until transferred to [[San Diego]] in May. The repair ship was placed in [[Pacific Reserve Fleet|reserve]], in commission, on 30 November 1946, as part of the 19th Fleet. She was decommissioned on 17 January 1947. Transferred to the [[Maritime Commission]] (MARCOM) for lay up in the [[National Defense Reserve Fleet]], Suisun Bay, California. She was struck from the [[Naval Vessel Register]] on 15 April 1976. Disposed of by [[MARAD]] sale on 19 November 1980,{{sfn|DANFS|2015}} sold to [[Colombia]], and retained her name, ''Midas''.
* {{DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/m10/midas.htm}}
* {{cite web|title=LST-514 / ARB-5 ''Midas''|work=Service Ship Photo Archive|url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/26/2605.htm|accessdate=April 12, 2007}}


==Awards==
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''Midas'' received one [[Battle star#Navy warships|battle stars]] for World War II service.{{sfn|DANFS|2015}}

== Notes ==
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===Citations===
{{Reflist}}

== Bibliography ==
{{refbegin}}
'''Online resources'''
* {{cite DANFS
| url = https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/m/midas.html
| title = Midas
| publisher = Naval History and Heritage Command
| date = 10 August 2015
| access-date = 28 July 2017
| ref = {{sfnRef|DANFS|2015}}
}}{{PD-notice}}
* {{cite web
| url = http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/26/2605.htm
| title= USS Midas (ARB-5)
| publisher= Navsource.org
| date= 8 November 2013
| access-date= 28 July 2017
| ref= {{sfnRef|Navsource|2013}}
}}
{{Refend}}

==External links==
* {{navsource|09/26/2605|USS Midas (ARB-5)}}


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Latest revision as of 15:54, 2 February 2024

USS Midas (ARB-5), underway, date and location unknown. Note Midas is painted Camouflage Measure 31, Design 8L.
History
United States
Name
  • LST-514
  • Midas
NamesakeMidas
BuilderChicago Bridge & Iron Company, Seneca, Illinois
Laid down31 August 1943
Launched24 December 1943
Commissioned23 May 1944
DecommissionedJanuary 1947
ReclassifiedBattle Damage Repair Ship, 3 November 1943
Stricken15 April 1976
Identification
Honors and
awards		1 × battle star (World War II)
FateDisposed of by MARAD sale, 19 November 1980
General characteristics [1]
Class and type
Displacement
  • 1,781 long tons (1,810 t) (light)
  • 4,100 long tons (4,200 t) (full)
Length328 ft (100 m) oa
Beam50 ft (15 m)
Draft11 ft 2 in (3.40 m)
Installed power
Propulsion
Speed11.6 kn (21.5 km/h; 13.3 mph)
Complement20 officers, 234 enlisted men
Armament
Service record
Operations: Leyte landings (5–18 October, 12–29 November 1944)
Awards:

USS Midas (ARB-5) was planned as a United States Navy LST-491-class tank landing ship, but was redesignated as one of twelve Aristaeus-class battle damage repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Midas (in Greek mythology, the king of Phrygia, whose touch turned all to gold), she was the only US Naval vessel to bear the name.

Construction[edit]

Laid down as LST-514 on 31 August 1943, by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company of Seneca, Illinois; reclassified and named Midas (ARB‑5) 3 November 1943; launched 24 December 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Frederick J. Miller; converted by the Maryland Drydock Company for service as a battle damage repair ship; and commissioned on 23 May 1944, at Baltimore, Maryland.[2]

Service history[edit]

Midas got underway for the Pacific, departing Norfolk, Virginia, on 25 June 1944. She arrived off New Guinea on 26 August, having repaired ships in the Society Islands and New Caledonia en route. She continued to operate along the northern coast of New Guinea until late in October, when ordered to the Philippines, arriving on 12 November, as the first 7th Fleet repair ship at San Pedro, Leyte.[2]

During her stay she witnessed numerous air attacks. She shot down an aircraft on 27 November, and she repaired ships of all types, readying them for further operations in the Philippines. After 25 May 1945, she continued her battle damage and routine repair work from Guiuan Roadstead, Samar, in the Philippine Islands. With the end of the war, Midas centered more on mine damaged hulls. Short handed as a result of men transferred for discharge, she steamed for home on 10 December, arriving San Francisco on 17 January 1946.[2]

Post-war service[edit]

Midas served in the 12th Naval District until transferred to San Diego in May. The repair ship was placed in reserve, in commission, on 30 November 1946, as part of the 19th Fleet. She was decommissioned on 17 January 1947. Transferred to the Maritime Commission (MARCOM) for lay up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Suisun Bay, California. She was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 15 April 1976. Disposed of by MARAD sale on 19 November 1980,[2] sold to Colombia, and retained her name, Midas.

Awards[edit]

Midas received one battle stars for World War II service.[2]

Notes[edit]

Citations[edit]

  1. ^ Navsource 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e DANFS 2015.

Bibliography[edit]

Online resources

  • "Midas". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2017.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  • "USS Midas (ARB-5)". Navsource.org. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2017.

External links[edit]

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