ADAIR (APA-91)

Adair (APA-91) under way. Date and location unknown.

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Year Built

1944

Official Number

252376

Shipyard

Bethlehem Steel Shipbuilding Division

General Type

Naval Auxiliary

Specific Type

APA Attack Transport

MARAD Type

C3-S-A3

Ship Length

473.00 feet

Beam

66.00 feet

Mast Height

Net Tons

Gross Tons

Cargo Capacity

144374.00 square feet

Draft, Summer

25.00 tons

Draft, Lightweight

Displacement, Summer

Displacement, Lightweight

7950.00 tons

Immersion, Summer

Immersion, Lightweight

Fate

Sold - Scrap

Historical Narrative

There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.

Vessel Name History

1944 - 1944: Exchester
1944 - 1947: Adair (APA-91)
1947 - 1970: Express
1970 - 1970: Press

Vessel Name History

ADAIR (APA-91)

Mission

Mission Name
World War II

Historical Documents

Name	Download

Milestones

Event	Date	Content
Disposition	5/23/1947	Sold to American Export Lines
Renamed	5/23/1947	Renamed to Express
Sold	2/6/1970	Sold to Mutual Steamship Operating Company
Renamed	2/6/1970	Renamed to Press
Sold	5/22/1970	Sold for scrapping to Tung Ho Steel Enterprise Corporation in Taiwan