GROTON PF 29
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Originally authorized as Patrol Gunboat PG-137 Redesignated Patrol Frigate (PF) 15 April 1943 Keel Laid 15 July 1943 - Launched 14 September 1943 Transferred to U.S. Coast Guard 13 March 1946 Returned to U. S. Navy Laid up in Atlantic Reserve Fleet Lake Charles, LA Transferred to the State Department for disposal Disposed of in 1965 |
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- USS Groton PF-29 Covers Page 1 (Date)
Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Postmark Date |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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1st Commissioning (USN) 5 September 1944 to 13 March 1946
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Locy Type 2z |
1946-01-07 |
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Cacheted. From the Bob Govern collection.
2nd Commissioning (USCG) 13 March 1946 to 29 September 1946
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Locy Type 2(n) |
1946-03-25 |
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Official mail.
Other Information
NAMESAKE - Named for the city of Groton, CT.
The ships sponsor was Mrs. Percy Palmer.
Three ships of the US Navy have borne the name GROTON - USS Groton PF-29, USS Groton PCE-900 and USS Groton SSN-694
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