CHILTON (APA-38/LPA-38)

Chilton (APA-38) in dazzle camouflage paint configuration. Date and location unknown. United States Navy photo.
Year Built
1943
Official Number
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Shipyard
Western Pipe and Steel Company
General Type
Naval Combatant
Specific Type
LPA Amphibious Transport
MARAD Type
C3-S-A2
Ship Length
492.00 feet
Beam
69.50 feet
Mast Height
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Net Tons
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Gross Tons
7900.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
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Draft, Summer
28.50 tons
Draft, Lightweight
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Displacement, Summer
16100.00 tons
Displacement, Lightweight
8100.00 tons
Immersion, Summer
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Immersion, Lightweight
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Fate
Sold - Scrap
Historical Narrative
There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.
Vessel Name History
Mission
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World War II |
Korean War |
Vietnam War |
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Milestones
Event | Date | Content |
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Entry
| 10/26/1972 | |
Acquisition
| 10/26/1972 | |
Disposition
| 8/6/1974 | |
Withdrawl
| 8/6/1974 |
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Shipwreck Information
Vessel Information
Owner
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Operator
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Operator Agreement
Unknown
Flag State
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Incident Information
Incident Date
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Use at Loss
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Cause
Sold - Scrap
Cause Comments
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Conflict
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Location of Incident
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Accuracy of Incident Location
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Lat/Long
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Incident Location Comments
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Lives Lost
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