USNS Milford (T-AG-187)

History
United States
NameSS Greeley Victory
BuilderPermanente Metals Yard No. 2, Richmond, California
Laid down24 May 1945
Launched4 July 1945
IdentificationIMO number5135575
FateScrapped, 1989
General characteristics [1]
TypeType VC2-S-AP2 Victory ship
Displacement
  • 4,512 long tons (4,584 t) light
  • 15,589 long tons (15,839 t) full load
Length455 ft (139 m)
Beam62 ft (19 m)
Draft29 ft (8.8 m)
Propulsion
  • Cross-compound steam turbine
  • 8,500 shp (6,338 kW)
  • Single screw

USNS Milford (T‑AG‑187) was one of 12 ships scheduled to be acquired by the United States Navy in February 1966 and converted into Forward Depot Ships and placed into service with the Military Sea Transport Service, The Greeley Victory (MCV‑714) was chosen for this conversion and assigned the name Milford but the program was canceled and the ships were not acquired by the Navy.

References

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  1. ^ Priolo, Gary P. (2010). "Miscellaneous Auxiliary T-AG-187 Milford". navsource.org. Retrieved 4 July 2012.