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USS Cambria
USS ''Cambria'' (APA-36) was a ''Bayfield''-class attack transport acquired by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was named after Cambria County, Pennsylvania ''Cambria'' was launched 10 November 1942 as SS ''Sea Swallow'' by the Western Pipe and Steel Company, San Francisco, California, under a Maritime Commission contract; sponsored by Mrs. W. Griffin; acquired by the Navy 4 May 1943; placed in partial commission the same day, sailed to New York for decommissioning and conversion to an attack transport; and recommissioned 10 November 1943. USS ''Cambria'' was taken out of service in 1970. World War II Pacific Theatre operations Invasion of the Marshall Islands ''Cambria'' departed Norfolk, Virginia, 11 December 1943 and arrived at Pearl Harbor on New Year's Day. After three weeks of intensive training, she sailed on 23 January 1944 for the invasion of the Marshall Islands, where she served as flagship for Majuro Attack Group during the landings. Invasion of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Cambria (APA-36), Circa In 1943
USS ''Cambria'' (APA-36) was a Bayfield class attack transport, ''Bayfield''-class attack transport acquired by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was named after Cambria County, Pennsylvania ''Cambria'' was launched 10 November 1942 as SS ''Sea Swallow'' by the Western Pipe and Steel Company, San Francisco, California, under a Maritime Commission contract; sponsored by Mrs. W. Griffin; acquired by the Navy 4 May 1943; placed in partial commission the same day, sailed to New York City, New York for decommissioning and conversion to an attack transport; and recommissioned 10 November 1943. USS ''Cambria'' was taken out of service in 1970. World War II Pacific Theatre operations Invasion of the Marshall Islands ''Cambria'' departed Norfolk, Virginia, 11 December 1943 and arrived at Pearl Harbor on New Year's Day. After three weeks of intensive training, she sailed on 23 January 1944 for the invasion of the Marshall Islands, where she served as flagship for Majuro At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |