RICHARD PECK IX 96

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.

Miscellaneous Auxiliary Built 1892 Acquired by U.S. Navy February 20 1943 USS RICHARD PECK IX-96 Commissioned February 20 1943 - Decommissioned November 5 1943 Chartered by the New York, Pennsylvania and Norfolk Railroad Ferry Co. November 5 1943 Struck from Naval Register November 16 1943 Custody transferred to Maritime Commission 1946 Sold November 3 1953 to Bethlehem Steel Co. for scrap

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1     (1943)

 

Postmarks

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

 

NO POSTMARKS REPORTED

POSTMARK DATE

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Other Information

RICHARD PECK served as a construction workers housing operated by a civilian contractor for the Bureau of Yards and Docks during construction of Naval Station Argentia, Newfoundland, circa 1941 to February 1943, and provided electrical power during her active service.

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
American Campaign Medal - Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal

NAMESAKE - Former name retained

 

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