Nashira
(AK-85: dp. 5,202 (f.); l. 269-10-; b. 42-6-, dr. 20-9-; s. 10 k.; cpl. 83; a. 1 3-, 8 20mm.; cl. Enceladus; T. N3-S-A1)
The third brightest star in the constellation Capricorn.
Nashira (AK-85), originally assigned the name Josiah Paul, was transferred from the control of the Maritime Commission to the Navy 1 January 1943, prior to the start of construction. Renamed Nashira 30 October 1943, she was laid down by Penn-Jersey Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, N.J., 1 November 1943; launched 23 April 1944; sponsored by Miss Patricia Palmer; delivered to the Navy 25 April 1944; and transferred to the Army the same day for use as an Army cargo ship. Nashira was struck from the Navy List 9 June 1944.
