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LORAN Support

Type C1-M-AV1 Cargo Ship
Maritime Commission general cargo ships
Used for LORAN construction and support
Model: Yes

Designation Name Class Hull Service Comments Pictures
USCGC Unalga
(ex USS Tipton)
MC/AKA/WAK 2169/215/185 1945 – 1950
USCGC Kukui
(ex USS Colquit)
AK/WAK 174/186 1946 – 1972 To the Philippines CGH
CGP

US Army Freighter Small (FS)
Small Freighters acquired from the Army
Used for LORAN construction and support
Model: No

Designation Name Class Hull Service Comments Pictures
USCGC Trillium (ex FS-397) WAK 170 1946 – 1950
USCGC Spruce (ex FS-422) WAK 246 1946 – 1950
USCGC Nettle (ex FS-396) WAK 169 1947 – 1968 CGP