USS Natrona (APA-214)

USS Natrona (APA-214)

USS Natrona (APA-214) was a Haskell-class attack transport that saw service with the US Navy in World War II.

Natrona was named after Natrona County, Wyoming. She was laid down as MC hull 562 under Maritime Commission contract on 30 June 1944 by the Permanente Metals Corporation of Richmond, California; launched 27 September 1944; and acquired and commissioned by the Navy on 8 November 1944, Capt. Eric E. Winquist in command.