USS Dorchester
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USS Dorchester (APB-46), was a Benewah-class barracks ship. Her hull classification symbol was initially to be LST-1112. She was first redesignated a General Stores Issue Ship (AKS-17) on 8 December 1944, then as a Self-propelled Barracks Ship (APB-46). Her keel was laid down by Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company of Evansville, Indiana. She was launched on 12 April 1945 sponsored by Mrs. J.A. Walsh, and commissioned on 15 June 1945.
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1945-04-12T00:00:00Z
1945-04-12T00:00:00Z
ship launching
1946-10-16T00:00:00Z
1946-10-16T00:00:00Z
ship decommissioning
1945-06-15T00:00:00Z
1945-06-15T00:00:00Z
ship commissioning
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