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The troop transport then began a series of trips to the Aleutians which lasted from December 1942 to February 1943, carrying troops from Seattle, WA, to Kodiak and Dutch Harbor and returning with civilians, troops, and patients.
Departing New York on 24 April, William P. Biddle stood into Norfolk harbor the following day, where, in the ensuing days, she embarked Army troops at the Army port of embarkation. Departing Norfolk on 8 June, the attack transport headed once more for the Mediterranean.
Chateau Thierry sailed on to Scotland to embark British troops and sailors for transportation to Halifax and New York City. Two more voyages with soldiers from New York to Argentia, Newfoundland followed, and on 19 May, she got underway for Charleston, SC, to embark Army and civilian passengers.
On 26 November, the ship was re-designated an attack transport APA-3. She then carried casualties to Espiritu Santo and sailed via Tutuila, Samoa, back to the United States. She arrived in San Pedro on 22 December to begin repairs at the Terminal Island Navy Yard.
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Quick Info About This Ship: Ship Type: Samaritan Class Navy Hospital Ship (AH-10) War Service Dates: March 1944 - June 1946 Built: 1920 American International Shipbuilding Corp., Hog Island, PA Troop Capacity: 394 patients Disposition: Decommissioned June 1946 and returned to the Maritime Commission for disposal.
So this web page is an informal collecting ground for information about troop ship crossings. If you have information about a crossing, please submit your information . The list is in chronological order by departure date.
Quick Info About This Ship: Ship Type: Liberty Ship (Freighter/Limited troop carrier) War Service Dates: 1942 to 1948 Built: 1942 - California Shipbuilding Corporation Troop Capacity: ~550 Disposition: Wilmington Reserve Fleet (1948), scrapped (1971)
Quick Info About This Ship: Ship Type: Liberty Ship (Freighter/Limited troop carrier) War Service Dates: 1943 to 1947 Built: 1943 - Delta Shipbuilding Company Troop Capacity: ~550 Disposition: Sold - 1947