USS Chipola

USS Chipola (AO-63) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served her country primarily in the Pacific Theater of Operations, and provided petroleum products where needed to combat ships. For performing this dangerous task in combat areas, she was awarded three battle stars during World War II and thirteen campaign stars during the Vietnam War.

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Cimarron-class oiler, replenishment oiler, Bethlehem Sparrows Point Shipyard, United States Navy, 

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1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

World War II Q362

1944-11-30T00:00:00Z

1944-11-30T00:00:00Z

ship commissioning

1944-10-21T00:00:00Z

1944-10-21T00:00:00Z

ship launching

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Frameless

USS Chipola (AO-63) alongside USS Constellation (CVA-64) in March 1964

USS Chipola (AO-63) underway in the 1950s

AO-63 Chipola - DPLA - e687c044474023d798fb3b53c033c77c

USS Chipola (AO-63) underway in 1966

USS Chipola (AO-63) refueling Princeton (LPH-5) 1968

USS Chipola (AO-63) aft view in 1969

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		USS Chipola (AO-63) alongside USS Constellation (CVA-64) in March 1964		Commons
commons	image		USS Chipola (AO-63) underway in the 1950s		Commons
commons	image		AO-63 Chipola - DPLA - e687c044474023d798fb3b53c033c77c		Commons
commons	image		USS Chipola (AO-63) underway in 1966		Commons
commons	image		USS Chipola (AO-63) refueling Princeton (LPH-5) 1968		Commons
commons	image		USS Chipola (AO-63) aft view in 1969		Commons