List of ship decommissionings in 1942
The list of ship decommissionings in 1942 is a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1942. In cases where no official decommissioning ceremony was held, the date of withdrawal from service may be used instead. For ships lost at sea, see list of shipwrecks in 1942 instead.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February | United States Navy | USS Suwannee | Cimarron-class oiler | Conversion to escort aircraft carrier | Recommissioned in September 1942[1] |
| 25 February | United States Navy | USS Sangamon | Cimarron-class oiler | Conversion to escort aircraft carrier | Recommissioned in August 1942[2] |
| 16 March | United States Navy | USS Chenango | Cimarron-class oiler | Conversion to escort aircraft carrier | Recommissioned in September 1942[3] |
| Spring | United States Navy | USS Santee | Cimarron-class oiler | Conversion to escort aircraft carrier | Recommissioned in August 1942[4] |
References
- ^ "Suwannee III (AO-33)". public2.nhhcaws.local. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "USS Sangamon (AO-28, later AVG-26, ACV-26, and CVE-26)". public1.nhhcaws.local. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Chenango II (CVE-28)". public2.nhhcaws.local. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Santee II (CVE-29)". public2.nhhcaws.local. Retrieved 2025-02-06.