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USS Bootes (AK-99)
USS Bootes (AK-99) was a commissioned by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II, named after the constellation Boötes. She was responsible for delivering troops, goods and equipment to locations in the war zone.
''SS Thomas Oliver Larkin'' was laid down on 24 April 1943 at Wilmington, California, by the California Shipbuilding Corp. under a Maritime Commission contract (MCE hull 1656); launched on 16 May 1943; sponsored by Mrs. H. Toulain; renamed ''Bootes'' and designated AK-99 on 27 May 1943; delivered to the Navy on 29 May 1943; and commissioned on 15 July 1943, Lt. Comdr. Howard P. Bacon, USNR, in command.
== World War II Pacific Theatre operations ==
After conversion and outfitting at San Diego, California, ''Bootes'' got underway for the New Hebrides Islands on 28 August. She arrived at Espiritu Santo on 2 October and remained there nine days. On the 11th, the cargo ship stood out of Segond Channel on her way to Melbourne, Australia. She entered Melbourne harbor on 20 October and began a week-long sojourn. ''Bootes'' embarked upon the voyage back to the United States on 27 October and arrived in San Francisco, California, on 24 November. The ship loaded cargo at San Francisco and, on 13 December, laid in a course for Australia. ''Bootes'' was one of five Navy manned Liberties assigned 8 December 1943 to the Southwest Pacific Area for service under operational control of the Commander, Seventh Fleet in meeting Army requirements. She reached Australia in mid-January 1944 and, by 6 February, was operating between Australian ports and various locations on the eastern coast of New Guinea.
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