USS Sara Thompson (AO-8)
USS Sara Thompson (SP-3148/AO-8) was a tanker in the United States Navy. She was purchased at the start of World War I by the U.S. Navy and served as a tanker supporting American troops in Europe. Post-war she operated in the Pacific Ocean, supporting Navy operations in the Guam, China, and the Philippines. Because of her age and deteriorating condition, she spent her final days as a receiving hulk in the Philippines.
Read more about USS Sara Thompson (AO-8): Built in England As Gut Heil, Acquired By The U.S. Navy, World War I Service, Post-war Service, Service As A Receiving Hulk, Final Decommissioning
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