ALATNA T-AOT 81
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
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Alatna Class Gasoline Tanker
- USNS ALATNA T-AOG-81
Placed In service July 17 1957 - Out of service August 8 1972
Custody transferred to Maritime Administration (MARAD)
- USNS ALATNA T-AOT-81
Redesignated Oiler Transporter (T-AOT) (Date unknown) While in reserve
Downgraded from Ready Reserve status to Disposal Status September 30 2006
Sold December 16 2006 to Teroaka Company of Japan
Keel Laid March 15 1956 as Maritime Administration type (T1-M2-4A) arctic tanker hull
Launched September 6 1956
Acquired by U.S. Navy and placed with the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS)
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- Covers Page 1 (1960-61)
Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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USN Slogan |
1960-02-12
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USN Slogan |
1960-02-12
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N/A |
Complete postmark including the inverted year.
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USPO Machine |
1961-07-21
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Other Information
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Navy Battle "E" Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
NAMESAKE - Named for a river in north central Alaska rising in the Brooks Range and flowing about 200 miles to the southeast to enter the Kayukuk River.
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