>From the “Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships,” 

(1969) Vol. 4, p.79.





LEBANON





	A county in southeastern Pennsylvania.





AK-191

Displacement:  2,382 t.

Length:  338’6”

Beam:  50’

Draft:  21’

Speed:  12 k.

Complement:  85

Armament:  1 3”; 6 20mm

Class:  ALAMOSA

Maritime Commission Standard Type:  C1-M-AV1





	The second LEBANON (AK-191) was laid down under a 

Maritime Commission contract by Walter Butler Shipbuilding 

Co., Superior Wis., 15 May 1944; launched 14 October 1944; 

sponsored by Mrs. Charles E. Denny; acquired by the Navy 

25 August 1945; and commissioned at New Orleans 26 September 

1945, Lt. Robert K. Stuart in command.



	The end of World War II reduced the need for cargo 

ships and LEBANON decommissioned 15 November 1946.  She was 

returned to the Maritime Commission the same day, was 

chartered to Lykes Bros. SS Co., Inc., and renamed COASTAL 

ARCHER.





Transcribed by Michael Hansen

mhansen2@home.com