Final Fate
The Maritime Administration assumed custody of the Valdez on 7 November 1969. She was struck from the Naval Vessel Register, 15 August 1976 and transferred for disposal. She sold on 27 July 1977 and scrapped by Consolidated-Andy Inc., Brownsville, Texas later that year.
Read more about this topic: USNS Private Jose F. Valdez (T-AG-169)
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