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USS Diomedes (ARB-11)
USS ''Diomedes'' (ARB-11) was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Diomedes (in Greek mythology, a prince of Ancient Argos, Argos, one of the bravest heroes of the Trojan War), she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. ''LST-1119'' was launched on 11 January 1945 by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company of Seneca, Illinois; sponsored by Mrs. M. D. Hembree; placed in partial commission from 23 January to 21 February 1945 for the passage to Baltimore, Maryland; converted to a battle damage repair ship as USS ''Diomedes'' (ARB-11); and commissioned on 23 June 1945. Service history ''Diomedes'' arrived at Okinawa on 25 September, and on 3 October got underway for Hong Kong to provide repair services. She sailed from Hong Kong on 8 December and called at Kiirun, Taiwan, Formosa before arriving at Taku Forts, Taku, China on 19 December to continue her repair work. Departing Taku on 20 March 1946 ''Diomedes'' called at Pearl Harbor, and arrived at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Diomedes (ARB-11) At Anchor In Hong Kong Harbor, 1 December 1945
USS ''Diomedes'' (ARB-11) was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Diomedes (in Greek mythology, a prince of Ancient Argos, Argos, one of the bravest heroes of the Trojan War), she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. ''LST-1119'' was launched on 11 January 1945 by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company of Seneca, Illinois; sponsored by Mrs. M. D. Hembree; placed in partial commission from 23 January to 21 February 1945 for the passage to Baltimore, Maryland; converted to a battle damage repair ship as USS ''Diomedes'' (ARB-11); and commissioned on 23 June 1945. Service history ''Diomedes'' arrived at Okinawa on 25 September, and on 3 October got underway for Hong Kong to provide repair services. She sailed from Hong Kong on 8 December and called at Kiirun, Taiwan, Formosa before arriving at Taku Forts, Taku, China on 19 December to continue her repair work. Departing Taku on 20 March 1946 ''Diomedes'' called at Pearl Harbor, and arrived at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |