USAT Munargo

US Army Transport

 
USAT Munargo or USS Munargo (AP 20)

Call sign

Name

Built

Service

Owner

AP 20

Munargo

1921

1941

Munargo Line Co.


USS Munargo unloading at BW 1 in July 1941
 


Original named MUNAGO, operated by the Munargo Line Co. Purchased by War Department March 1941, Conversion begun for Army service, was to have been named the ARTHUR MURRAY, but when transferred to the Navy it was named the USS MUNARGO.  When later transferred to the Army she was renamed the THISTLE.   Converted in 1943/44 to a Hospital ship with name USHS THISTLE.
 

19. Jun - 7. Jul 1941:

En route to BW 1

7.July - app 25. Jul 1941: BW 1
App 25. Jul 1941 - ?: Return to US
30. Sep 1941: BW 1
Oct 1941: BW 8

Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships


USS Munargo just arrived in New York with suspected German agents from Trinidad.

Ship

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USS Munargo (AP 20) USS Munargo 1.7.1941 -

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USS Munargo (AP 20) U.S. Navy 2.1.1942 USS Munargo - mailgram

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