Lancaster III (AK-193)
(AK-193: dp. 2,307; l. 338'7"; b. 50'; dr. 21'1"; s. 12 k.; cpl. 85; a. 1 3", 6 20mm.; cl. Alamosa; T. C1-M-AV1)
A city in southeastern Pennsylvania.
III
The third Lancaster (AK-193), ex-MC Hull 2124, was laid down 1 July 1944 by Walter Butler Shipbuilding Inc., Superior, Wis.; launched the same year; acquired by the Navy 21 September 1945; and commissioned the same day. The end of World War II reduced the need for cargo ships, and Lancaster decommissioned 23 November 1945 and was returned to WSA the same day.
Published: Tue Jul 28 22:53:35 EDT 2015
