ALCOR AK 259

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.

Greenville Victory Class Cargo Ship
Keel Laid February 28 1944 as a Maritime Commission type (VC2-S-AP3) hull
Launched April 29 1944


1. ROCKLAND VICTORY (U.S. Maritime Commission)
Operated during World War II by a series of civilian contractors for the War Shipping Administration
Acquired U.S. Navy and converted to Cargo Ship (AK) July 10 1951


2. USS ALCOR AK-259
Commissioned March 1 1952 - Decommissioned December 30 1968
Struck from the Naval Register December 31 1968

Sold January 1970 for scrap

 

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1     (1965)

 

Postmarks

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Date From to Date To	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

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Post Office Established 1958 - Disestablished 1968

 

Locy Type 2tn+u (opening paren doesn't show)

1961-03-30

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Locy Type 2(n+) (USS)

1967-04-01

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Locy Type 9fu (inner circle doesn't always show)

1961-03-30

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Locy Type 9ef(n+u)

1965-05-12

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Other Information

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
National Defense Service Medal - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2)

NAMESAKE - Named for a star in the constellation Ursa Major

 

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