Evidence
3 evidence entries recorded; each entry has a stable permalink (#ev-1 … #ev-3).
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[1]Wikipedia article "USS Algorma (ATA-212)", which incorporates the public-domain DANFS entry text (NHHC Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships). [other_primary]
- Finding type
- vessel_history
- Finding
- ATR-139 was "originally projected as ATR-139, the vessel was redesignated ATA-212 on 15 May 1944" (quote, ~30 words). Keel laid 3 Feb 1945 at Port Arthur, TX by Gulfport Boiler & Welding Works; launched 20 Mar 1945; commissioned 21 May 1945. Towing duty at Pearl Harbor Jun 1945-Mar 1946; decommissioned 20 Dec 1946; named Algorma 16 Jul 1948; struck 1 Sep 1962; sold Apr 1976 (renamed Deka Ennea, later Farreda S., Fanourios).
- Verification
- verified
- Role
- supporting
- Documentation level
- ship_specific
- Limitations
- DANFS/NHHC and Wikipedia spell the name "Algorma"; the union record uses "Algoma" (HullNumber.com and windjammer-arts also use "Algoma"). Flag as possible name-spelling variance for later normalization review.
- Evidence ID
- uss-algoma-atr139-ev01
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[2]Doczz.net mirror of "Directory of Tugs of the Rescue Ocean Tugs - ATR" (source: NavSource, compiled by Hans van der Ster, Marcol Production), which reproduces the DANFS service summary for the ATR-139/ATA-212 hull. [other_primary]
- Finding type
- vessel_history
- Finding
- Confirms the construction/service chronology independently: laid down 3 Feb 1945 Gulfport Boiler & Welding Works, Port Arthur TX; launched 20 Mar 1945; commissioned 21 May 1945; named Algorma 16 Jul 1948; decommissioned 20 Dec 1946; struck 1 Sep 1962; commercial sale 1976. Sotoyomo-class specifications: 534 t lt / 835 t fl, 143 ft, diesel-electric single screw, complement 45.
- Verification
- verified
- Role
- supporting
- Documentation level
- ship_specific
- Limitations
- Directory text is a secondary mirror; primary provenance is NavSource + DANFS.
- Evidence ID
- uss-algoma-atr139-ev02
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[3]HullNumber.com tug roster (secondary ship-history aggregator). [other_primary]
- Finding type
- vessel_history
- Finding
- Roster cross-reference confirms the ATR-139 -> ATA-212 identity linkage, listed as "ATA-212 | USS ALGOMA", corroborating the hull-number continuity under both spellings.
- Verification
- verified
- Role
- supporting
- Documentation level
- ship_specific
- Limitations
- Roster uses the "Algoma" spelling; tertiary aggregator, not primary.
- Evidence ID
- uss-algoma-atr139-ev03