USS Tasker H. Bliss (AP-42)

USS Tasker H. Bliss (AP-42)

USS Tasker H. Bliss (AP-42) was a Tasker H. Bliss-class transport. She was acquired from the United States Army by the United States Navy for use in World War II, and was assigned the task of transporting troops to and from battle areas. Operating in dangerous waters on 12 November 1942, she was sunk after being struck by a German submarine’s torpedo at Fedala Bay, Morocco.

Read more about USS Tasker H. Bliss (AP-42):  Acquisition History, Acquisition By The U.S. Navy, North Africa Operations, Struck and Sunk By A German Torpedo, Awards

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