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

(1981) Vol. 7, p.203.





TINIAN



CVE-123

Displacement:  11,373 t.

Length:  577’1”

Beam:  75’

Extreme Width:  105’2”

Draft:  32’

Speed:  19 k.

Complement:  1,066

Armament:  2 5”; 36 40mm

Aircraft:  34

Class:  COMMENCEMENT BAY



	TINIAN (CVE-123) was laid down on 20 March 1945 at 

Tacoma, Wash., by the Todd-Pacific Shipyards, Inc.; launched 

on 5 September 1945; sponsored by Miss Grace L. Woods; and 

accepted by the Navy on 30 July 1946.



	Never commissioned, the escort aircraft carrier was 

assigned to the Pacific Reserve Fleet, 19th Fleet, at 

Tacoma, Wash.  On 12 June 1955, the ship was reclassified as 

an escort helicopter aircraft carrier and redesignated 

CVHE-123.  On 9 June 1958, TINIAN arrived at San Diego, 

under tow, and was berthed at South Tee Pier.  In May 1959, 

she was again reclassified, this time as a cargo ship and 

aircraft ferry, AKV-23.



	TINIAN remained with the San Diego Group of the Reserve 

Fleet until 1 June 1970 when she was struck from the Navy 

list.  Her hulk was sold to Levin Metals Co., San Jose, 

Calif., on 15 December 1971 for scrap.





Transcribed by Michael Hansen

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