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  FS-177 (FP-177)
USN
FP-Type / FS-Type

573 Tons
180' x 33' x 10'
Crew: 24
6 officers
6 gun crew
12 crew

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USN c1944-1946
Ship History
Built by Higgins Industries Shipyard in New Orleans, Louisiana. Laid down as Freight and Cargo (FP-Type). Launched as FP-177. Commissioned in the U.S. Navy (USN) in the middle of 1944. Later, redesigned Freight and Supply Type (FS-177).

Wartime History
During 1944 operated in the South-West Pacific Area (SWPA).

Sinking History
On July 17, 1972 caught fire and sank without loss of life in the southern Philippines.

References
Wreck site FS-177 Cargo Ship 1944-1972
Army FP/FS Vessels

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Last Updated
November 12, 2023

 

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