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USS ''Chiwaukum'' (AOG-26) was a ''Mettawee''-class gasoline tanker acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of transporting gasoline to warships in the fleet, and to remote Navy stations. ''Chiwaukum'' was launched 4 May 1944 by East Coast Shipyards, Inc., Bayonne, New Jersey, under a Maritime Commission contract; sponsored by Mrs. A. H. Moore; acquired by the Navy and commissioned 25 July 1944, Lieutenant C. S. Hoag, USCGR, in command. == World War service == Clearing Norfolk, Virginia, 23 September 1944, ''Chiwaukum'' sailed to load oil at Aruba, Netherlands West Indies, and reached Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides, 25 November. She stood out of Espiritu Santo 2 December for the New Guinea area where she operated as a gasoline tanker until 18 January 1945 when she reported for similar duty in the Philippines. Departing Samar, Philippine Islands, 12 December 1945, ''Chiwaukum'' arrived at San Francisco, California, 9 February. She remained there until 17 April when she put out for Norfolk, arriving 16 May. == Post-war decommissioning == ''Chiwaukum'' was decommissioned 31 May 1946 and transferred to Turkey 10 May 1948 and renamed TCG ''Akpınar''. Final disposition: fate unknown. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「USS Chiwaukum (AOG-26)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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