ARTHUR MIDDLETON (APA-25)
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Year Built
1941
Official Number
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Shipyard
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation
General Type
Naval Auxiliary
Specific Type
AP/APA/LPA
MARAD Type
C3-P&C
Ship Length
489.00 feet
Beam
69.00 feet
Mast Height
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Net Tons
8184.00 tons
Gross Tons
11812.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
489980.00 square feet
Draft, Summer
27.00 tons
Draft, Lightweight
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Displacement, Summer
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Displacement, Lightweight
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Immersion, Summer
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Immersion, Lightweight
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Fate
Sold - Scrap
Historical Narrative
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Vessel Name History
1941 - 1942: African Comet
1942 - 1973: Arthur Middleton (APA-25)
Vessel Name History
Mission
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Milestones
Event | Date | Content |
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Acquisition
| 1/6/1942 | Acquired by Navy Department |
Renamed
| 1/6/1942 | Renamed to Arthur Middleton |
Entry
| 3/3/1959 | Reserve Fleet (Permanent Transfer) |
Sold
| 5/9/1973 | Sold as scrap to Consolidated Steel Corporation under PD-X-958 contract for $96,666 |
Delivered
| 8/10/1973 | Physically delivered |
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Status Cards
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Documents
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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