USS Libra (AK-53/AKA-12/LKA-12) was an Arcturus-class attack cargo ship named after the constellation Libra. She served as a commissioned ship for 11 years.

USS Libra (AK-53) working cargo at the Aotea Quay in the port of Wellington, N.Z, in July 1942 while preparing for the upcoming Guadalcanal campaign, in September 1942. Forward plan …

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USS Libra, a 10,713-ton Arcturus class cargo ship, was built as the merchant ship Jean Lykes at Kearny, New Jersey. She was acquired by the Navy in late December 1941, while still fitting …

Jul 29, 2015 · From mid-December 1942 through March 1943, Libra, redesignated AKA-12 on 1 February, carried war equipment from New Zealand to bases in the New Hebrides. Joining the …

Mar 2, 2002 · Description, history, and photograph(s) of Attack Cargo Ship USS Libra (AKA-12) in WWII

USS Libra (AK-53) working cargo at the Aotea Quay in the port of Wellington, N.Z, 12-13 in July 1942 while preparing for the upcoming Guadalcanal campaign, in September 1942. Libra is …

USS Libra (AK-53/AKA-12/LKA-12) was an Arcturus -class attack cargo ship named after the constellation Libra. She served as a commissioned ship for 11 years.

The Navy had a commercial repair yard convert LIBRA (AK-53) to a combat-loaded cargo ship after her delivery, and the MC amended its contract for TITANIA and OBERON (AK 55-56) to …

The USS Libra (AK-53/AKA-12/LKA-12) was an Arcturus-class attack cargo ship launched on November 12, 1941, with the hull number AKA-12. It was commissioned on May 12, 1942, …