USS Rawlins (APA-226)

USS Rawlins (APA-226)

USS Rawlins (APA-226) was a Haskell-class attack transport that saw service with the US Navy in World War II.

Rawlins was named after Rawlins County, Kansas. She was built under Maritime Commission contract (MCV hull 672), was laid down by Kaiser Shipbuilding of Vancouver, Washington on 10 August 1944, launched 21 October 1944, and delivered to the Maritime Commission 10 November 1941. She was acquired by the Navy on loan-charter basis and commissioned 11 November 1944, Comdr. C. S. Beightler in command.