USS Pontus

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Flag of the United States.svgUnited States
NamePontus
NamesakeA Latin form of Pontos, a Greek god of the sea
BuilderChicago Bridge and Iron Co.
Laid down13 July 1942
Launched2 March 1943
Commissioned24 March 1943 (Reduced Commission), 2 April 1943 (Full Commission)
Decommissioned11 April 1946
In service1943
Out of service1946
Stricken1 May 1946
Identification
  • Hull number: AGP-20
  • Ship International Radio Callsign: NJZO
FateTransferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal, 26 November 1947
General characteristics
Class and type LST-1-class tank landing ship / Portunus-class motor torpedo boat tender
Displacement3,755 tons (full load)
Length328 ft (100 m)
Beam50 ft (15 m)
PropulsionDiesel engines, twin screws, 1,800 hp (1,300 kW)
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement119
Armament1 x 3 in (76 mm)/50 dual purpose mount

USS Pontus (AGP-20) was a motor torpedo boat tender in service with the United States Navy during the Second World War. Commissioned in March 1943, during the war she was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater.

Following the war, USS Pontus was assigned to Occupation service in the Far East from 8 to 20 November 1945. She was decommissioned in 1946 and struck the same year after just 3 years of service. She was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal on 26 November 1947. She earned three Battle Stars for World War II Service. Her current status is unknown, most likely scrapped.

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