CHIRON AGP 18
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.
- Portunus Class Motor Torpedo Boat Tender
- USS CHIRON AGP-18
Commissioned in Reduced Status March 23 1945
Commissioned (Full) September 18 1945 - Decommissioned February 20 1946
Sold May 19 1947
- SS ALTAMAR (Commercial Service)
Placed in commercial service 1948 and renamed
LOST (Cause unknown) March 30 1960
Authorized as Tank Landing Ship LST-1133
Reclassified Motor Torpedo Boat Tender (AGP) August 14 1944
Keel Laid December 16 1944 - Launched March 10 1945
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- Covers Page 1 (1945)
Postmarks
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1945-09-19 |
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Commissioning
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1945-10-15 |
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1945-10-15 |
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Other Information
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
American Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal
NAMESAKE - Named for a centaur of Greek mythology known for his skill in medicine
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