USS Procyon

USS Procyon (AKA-2) was an Arcturus-class attack cargo ship of the United States Navy, named after Procyon, a star in the constellation Canis Minor. She was laid down and launched in 1940, entering service shortly before the American entry into World War II. She served with distinction in World War II, earning five battle stars. Her work included shipping planes in the Pacific, and troops in North Africa. She was part of the Invasion of Sicily and the Invasion of Okinawa. She served as a commissioned ship for 5 years and 4 months. In 1946, the ship was decommissioned, and was later sold to Levin Metals Corp. on 19 November 1973.

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AKA-2
amphibious cargo ship, Arcturus-class attack cargo ship, United States Navy, Tampa Shipbuilding Company, 

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1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

World War II Q362

1940-11-14T00:00:00Z

1940-11-14T00:00:00Z

ship launching

1946-03-23T00:00:00Z

1946-03-23T00:00:00Z

ship decommissioning

1940-01-15T00:00:00Z

1940-01-15T00:00:00Z

keel laying

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Frameless

USS Procyon (AKA-2) at anchor on 10 May 1943

The USS Procyon anchored off San Francisco in 1945

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		USS Procyon (AKA-2) at anchor on 10 May 1943		Commons
commons	image		The USS Procyon anchored off San Francisco in 1945		Commons