HOOPER ISLAND ARG 17
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.
- USS HOOPER ISLAND ARG-17
Commissioned July 13 1945 - Decommissioned January 24 1948
Recommissioned April 12 1952 - Decommissioned July 15 1959
Struck from Naval Register July 1 1960
Scrapped 1970
Luzon Class Internal Combustion Engine Repair Ship
Keel Laid September 16 1944 as "SS BERT McDOWELL"
Launched October 30 1944
Acquired by U.S. Navy october 30 1944
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- Covers Page 1 (1947-55)
Postmarks
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Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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1st Commissioning July 13 1945 to January 24 1948
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Locy Type |
1947-07-28
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Locy Type |
1947-09-09
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Locy Type |
1947-06-09
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Locy Type |
1947-06-19
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Sailor Mail
2nd Commissioning April 12 1952 to July 15 1959
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Locy Type 2 |
1955-05-26
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Other Information
USS HOOPER ISLAND earned the China Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp), the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal (w/ 2 Battle stars), the United Nations Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal during her Naval career.
NAMESAKE - Named for an island located in the Chesapeake Bay
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