USS Cacapon (AO-52)
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Name: | USS Cacapon |
| Builder: | Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Bethlehem Sparrows Point Shipyard, Sparrows Point, Maryland |
| Launched: | 12 June 1941 |
| Sponsored by: | Mrs. A. V. Doherty |
| Acquired: | 21 September 1943 |
| Commissioned: | 21 September 1943 |
| Decommissioned: | August 1973 |
| Struck: | August 1973 |
| Fate: | Sold for scrap |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type: | Cimarron-class oiler |
| Type: | T3-S2-A3 tanker hull |
| Displacement: | 7,236 long tons (7,352 t) light 25,440 long tons (25,848 t) full load |
| Length: | 553 ft (169 m) |
| Beam: | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Draft: | 32 ft (9.8 m) |
| Propulsion: | Geared turbines, twin screws, 30,400 shp (22,669 kW) |
| Speed: | 18 knots (21 mph; 33 km/h) |
| Capacity: | 146,000 barrels |
| Complement: | 314 |
| Armament: | • 1 × 5 in (130 mm)/38 cal. gun • 4 × 3 in (76 mm)/50 cal. guns • 4 × twin 40 mm AA guns • 4 × twin 20 mm AA guns |
| Service record | |
| Operations: | World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War |
| Awards: | 4 battle stars and Navy Unit Commendation (World War II) 9 battle stars (Korea) |
USS Cacapon (AO-52) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served her country primarily in the Pacific Ocean Theatre of Operations, and provided petroleum products where needed to combat ships. For performing this dangerous task, she was awarded battle stars and citations during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
Cacapon was launched 12 June 1943 at Bethlehem Sparrows Point Shipyard, Sparrows Point, Maryland, under a Maritime Commission contract; sponsored by Mrs. A. V. Doherty; acquired by the Navy 21 September 1943; and commissioned the same day, Lieutenant Commander G. Eyth in command.
Read more about USS Cacapon (AO-52): World War II Pacific Theatre Operations, End-of-war Activity, Running Aground in The Persian Gulf, Supporting Antarctic Operations, Korean War Operations, Vietnam War Operations, Final Decommissioning, Awards