List of ship decommissionings in 1954
The list of ship decommissionings in 1954 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1954.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 February | Salerno Bay | Commencement Bay-class escort carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1961 | |
| 9 April | Bataan | Independence-class light aircraft carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1959 | |
| 15 June | Palau | Commencement Bay-class escort carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1960[1] | |
| 5 July | Sicily | Commencement Bay-class escort carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1960 | |
| 27 July | Sitkoh Bay | Casablanca-class escort carrier | Scrapped | United States Navy reserve until stricken in 1960 | |
| 27 August | Block Island | Commencement Bay-class escort carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1959 |
Citations
- ^ Palau, DANFS
Bibliography
- "Palau (CVE-122)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- Silverstone, Paul H. (2008). The Navy of World War II, 1922-1947. The U.S. Navy Warship Series. New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-97898-9.