USS Samar (ARG-11)
USS ''Samar'' (ARG-11) was a Luzon class repair ship, Luzon class internal combustion engine repair ship that saw service in the United States Navy during the final days of World War II, and in the post-war period. Named for the Samar Island in the Philippines, it was the second U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. Construction and final days of World War II ''Samar'' was laid down on 21 September 1944 by Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, Bethlehem-Fairfield, Sparrow's Point, Maryland, Sparrow's Point, Maryland, MD, under a Maritime Commission contract (MC hull 2683); launched on 19 October 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Elsie M. Alexander, delivered to the Navy on 31 October 1944, converted to an internal combustion engine repair ship (ARG) by the Bethlehem Steel Co., Key Highway Plant, Baltimore, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, MD and commissioned on 5 June 1945. Following Shakedown cruise, shakedown, ''Samar'' sailed for the Panama Canal Zone, arriving at Coco Solo on 28 July. She transit ...
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USS Samar
USS ''Samar'' may refer to: *, was launched 1887 for Spanish navy, captured during Spanish–American War and taken into service with the US Navy, decommissioned 6 September 1920 *, was launched 19 October 1944 and struck from the naval register 1 September 1962 {{DEFAULTSORT:Samar United States Navy ship names ...
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