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|align="center" colspan="2"|[[Image:USSRolette.jpg|300px]] '''USS ''Rolette'' (AKA-99)<br/> | |align="center" colspan="2"|[[Image:USSRolette.jpg|300px]] '''USS ''Rolette'' (AKA-99)<br/> | ||
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!colspan="2" style="color: white; height: 30px; background: navy;"| History | !colspan="2" style="color: white; height: 30px; background: navy;"| History | ||
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|Laid down: | | [[Ship ceremonies|Laid down]]: | ||
| | | 2 December 1944 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Launched: | | [[Ship ceremonies|Launched]]: | ||
| | | 11 March 1945 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Commissioned: | | [[Ship ceremonies|Commissioned]]: | ||
| | | 27 April 1945 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Decommissioned: | | [[Ship ceremonies|Decommissioned]]: | ||
| Unknown | | Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Struck: | | [[Naval Vessel Register|Struck]]: | ||
| | | 23 April 1947 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Reacquired: | |Reacquired: | ||
| | | 13 August 1951 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Recommissioned: | | [[Ship ceremonies|Recommissioned]]: | ||
| | | 23 February 1952 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Decommissioned: | | [[Ship ceremonies|Decommissioned]]: | ||
| | | 1 May 1956 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Struck: | | [[Naval Vessel Register|Struck]]: | ||
| | | 1 July 1960 | ||
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|Fate: | |Fate: | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Attack cargo ship ''Rolette'' was laid down | Attack cargo ship ''Rolette'' was laid down 2 December 1944 by [[Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co.]], [[Kearny, NJ]], for the [[Maritime Commission]]; launched 11 March 1945; sponsored by Mrs. William U. Kirsch; acquired by the Navy on loan-charter 26 April 1945; and commissioned at the [[Boston Navy Yard]] 27 April 1945, Commander Lamar M. Wise in command. | ||
''Rolette'' proceeded to [[Chesapeake Bay]] in May 1945, 2 days after Germany surrendered. She loaded her first cargo on the 30th and sailed for [[Pearl Harbor]], where she unloaded and took on construction material for Guinan, [[Samar Island]], [[Philippine Islands]]. As the crew was discharging her cargo there in mid-August, they heard of the [[Surrender of Japan|Japanese surrender]]. ''Rolette'' was ordered to operate with the amphibious ships carrying the Army Occupation Forces to Japan from the Philippines. During September and October she debarked troops at [[Tokyo]], [[Hokkaidō]], and [[Hakodate]]. | ''Rolette'' proceeded to [[Chesapeake Bay]] in May 1945, 2 days after Germany surrendered. She loaded her first cargo on the 30th and sailed for [[Pearl Harbor]], where she unloaded and took on construction material for Guinan, [[Samar Island]], [[Philippine Islands]]. As the crew was discharging her cargo there in mid-August, they heard of the [[Surrender of Japan|Japanese surrender]]. ''Rolette'' was ordered to operate with the amphibious ships carrying the Army Occupation Forces to Japan from the Philippines. During September and October she debarked troops at [[Tokyo]], [[Hokkaidō]], and [[Hakodate]]. | ||
The transport returned to the United States toward the close of 1945 and decommissioned at [[San Francisco]], where she was a unit of the [[Reserve Fleet]] until struck from the Navy list | The transport returned to the United States toward the close of 1945 and decommissioned at [[San Francisco, California]], where she was a unit of the [[Reserve Fleet]] until struck from the Navy list 23 April 1947. | ||
''Rolette'' was reacquired by the Navy | ''Rolette'' was reacquired by the Navy 13 August 1951 and recommissioned 23 February 1952 at [[Oakland, CA]]. She proceeded to her homeport, Norfolk, Va., to operate as a unit of the [[U.S. Atlantic Fleet]]. From April to October 1953, the ship served with the [[6th Fleet]] in the [[Mediterranean]]. On this deployment she landed food, medical supplies, and workers to aid the citizens of [[Argostoli]], [[Greece]], after a devastating earthquake. | ||
''Rolette'' underwent overhaul and refresher training during 1954, and on | ''Rolette'' underwent overhaul and refresher training during 1954, and on 5 January 1955 departed Norfolk for [[San Diego, California|San Diego]]. On [[31 March]] she joined an amphibious squadron for a 6-month's tour in the western [[Pacific]] and participation in landing exercise "Navmarlex 1-55" conducted at [[Okinawa Island|Okinawa]] in June. She returned to San Diego [[30 September]], underwent a brief period of upkeep, and took part in the exercise "Pactrex 56" in November. | ||
She decommissioned at [[Mare Island Naval Shipyard]] | She decommissioned at [[Mare Island Naval Shipyard]] 1 May 1956 and entered the [[Pacific Reserve Fleet]], where she remained until struck from the Navy list 1 July 1960. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/r8/rolette.htm Naval Historical Center: USS ''Rolette''] | *[http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/r8/rolette.htm Naval Historical Center: USS ''Rolette''] | ||
*[http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/02099.htm NavSource Online: AKA-99 ''Rolette''] | *[http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/02/02099.htm NavSource Online: AKA-99 ''Rolette''] | ||
*[http://www.fra.org/source/Reunions/GetActivity.cfm?showdetail=YES&id=000126509&seqn=2546270§ion=reunions USS ''Rolette'' Reunion] | *[http://www.fra.org/source/Reunions/GetActivity.cfm?showdetail=YES&id=000126509&seqn=2546270§ion=reunions USS ''Rolette'' Reunion] | ||
*[http://ussrankin.org/id352.htm 51 Years of AKAs] | *[http://ussrankin.org/id352.htm 51 Years of AKAs] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:34, 28 March 2023
 USS Rolette (AKA-99) | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Laid down: | 2 December 1944 |
| Launched: | 11 March 1945 |
| Commissioned: | 27 April 1945 |
| Decommissioned: | Unknown |
| Struck: | 23 April 1947 |
| Reacquired: | 13 August 1951 |
| Recommissioned: | 23 February 1952 |
| Decommissioned: | 1 May 1956 |
| Struck: | 1 July 1960 |
| Fate: | Unknown |
| General Characteristics | |
| Hull type: | C2-S-B1 |
| Displacement: | 14,200 tons (full load) |
| Length: | 459 ft 2 in (140 m) |
| Beam: | 63 ft (19.2 m) |
| Draft: | 26 ft 4 in (8.0 m) |
| Speed: | 17 knots (31 km/h) |
| Complement: | 425 |
| Armament: | 1 × 5"/38 caliber dual purpose gun mount |
USS Rolette (AKA-99) was an Andromeda class attack cargo ship named after a county in North Dakota. She served as a commissioned ship for about five years.
History
Attack cargo ship Rolette was laid down 2 December 1944 by Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Kearny, NJ, for the Maritime Commission; launched 11 March 1945; sponsored by Mrs. William U. Kirsch; acquired by the Navy on loan-charter 26 April 1945; and commissioned at the Boston Navy Yard 27 April 1945, Commander Lamar M. Wise in command.
Rolette proceeded to Chesapeake Bay in May 1945, 2 days after Germany surrendered. She loaded her first cargo on the 30th and sailed for Pearl Harbor, where she unloaded and took on construction material for Guinan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands. As the crew was discharging her cargo there in mid-August, they heard of the Japanese surrender. Rolette was ordered to operate with the amphibious ships carrying the Army Occupation Forces to Japan from the Philippines. During September and October she debarked troops at Tokyo, Hokkaidō, and Hakodate.
The transport returned to the United States toward the close of 1945 and decommissioned at San Francisco, California, where she was a unit of the Reserve Fleet until struck from the Navy list 23 April 1947.
Rolette was reacquired by the Navy 13 August 1951 and recommissioned 23 February 1952 at Oakland, CA. She proceeded to her homeport, Norfolk, Va., to operate as a unit of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. From April to October 1953, the ship served with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. On this deployment she landed food, medical supplies, and workers to aid the citizens of Argostoli, Greece, after a devastating earthquake.
Rolette underwent overhaul and refresher training during 1954, and on 5 January 1955 departed Norfolk for San Diego. On 31 March she joined an amphibious squadron for a 6-month's tour in the western Pacific and participation in landing exercise "Navmarlex 1-55" conducted at Okinawa in June. She returned to San Diego 30 September, underwent a brief period of upkeep, and took part in the exercise "Pactrex 56" in November.
She decommissioned at Mare Island Naval Shipyard 1 May 1956 and entered the Pacific Reserve Fleet, where she remained until struck from the Navy list 1 July 1960.
References
- Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (Primary source for this article)