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USAT Honda Knot

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

National Defense Service Medal

Cargo Ship:

Laid down, date unknown, as a Maritime Commission type (C1-M-AV1) hull, under Maritime Commission contract (MC hull 2250) at Walter Butler Shipbuilders, Duluth, MN.

Launched, date unknown

Completed and delivered, 31 July 1945 to War Shipping Administration (WSA)

Allocated, 31 July 1945, under a General Agency Agreement to Moore McCormack Lines, Inc. at Beaumont, TX.

Returned to the Maritime Commission, 2 January 1947, for lay up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Suisun Bay, Benecia, CA.

Acquired, 14 July 1947, by the War Department as a bare bottom charter

Allocated, 20 November 1951, to Alaska Steamship Co. under a General Agency Agreement

Returned to the Maritime Commission, 8 January 1954, for lay up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Olympia, WA.

Allocated, 9 May 1955, to Alaska Steamship Co. under a General Agency Agreement for the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) annual Distant Early Warning Line (DEW) resupply mission

Returned to the Maritime Commission, 31 October 1955, for lay up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Olympia, WA.

Allocated, 11 June 1956, to Alaska Steamship Co. under a General Agency Agreement for the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) annual Distant Early Warning Line (DEW) resupply mission

Returned to the Maritime Commission, 27 September 1956, for lay up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Olympia, WA.

Allocated, 27 May 1957, to Alaska Steamship Co. under a General Agency Agreement for the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) annual Distant Early Warning Line (DEW) resupply mission

Returned to the Maritime Commission, 25 September 1957, for lay up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Olympia, WA.

Allocated, 1 May 1958, to Alaska Steamship Co. under a General Agency Agreement for the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) annual Distant Early Warning Line (DEW) resupply mission and removal of ice strengthening features

Returned to the Maritime Commission, 14 May 1958, for lay up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Olympia, WA.

Final Disposition, sold for scrapping, 30 March 1972, to Tai Kien Industry Co. Ltd., Taiwan (PDF-X-931) for $22,668.00, Delivered, 12 Mary 1972

Specifications:
Displacement 2,382 t.(lt) 7,450 t.(fl)
Length 338' 6"
Beam 50'
Draft 21' 1"
Speed 11.5 kts.

Complement unknown

Largest Boom Capacity 30 t.

Cargo Capacity non refrigerated 177,515 Cu ft., 3,945 DWT

Armament none

Fuel Capacity Diesel 6,300 Bbls

Propulsion

one Nordberg TSM6 Diesel engine

two Diesel-drive 250Kw 120V/240V D.C. Ship's Service Generators

single propeller, 1,700shp

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Source
302203203	32k	*Namesake* Honda Knot - is the loop knot commonly used in a lasso. Its round shape, especially when tied in stiff rope, helps it slide freely along the rope it is tied around. To tie, first place an overhand knot in the end of the rope. Then tie a second overhand knot, pass the running end of the rope through it, and tighten. (Wikipedia) Photo - Pinterest	Tommy Trampp
302203201	135k	USAT Honda Knot with 3,012 World War II deceased service members for reburial in US cemeteries sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay, 10 October 1947.	Darryl Baker
302203202	400k		Darryl Baker

There is no history record for USAT Honda Knot available at NavSource

Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
MARAD Vessel History Database
Ohm Sweet Ohm - The Voyage of the Honda Knot

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