>From the "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships," 

(1970) Vol. 5, p.16.





NASHIRA





	The third brightest star in the constellation 

Capricornus.





AK-85

Displacement:  5,202 t. (full load)

Length:  269'10"

Beam:  42'6"

Draft:  20'9"

Speed:  10 k.

Complement:  83

Armament:  1 3"; 8 20mm

Class:  ENCELADUS

Maritime Commission Standard Type:  N3-S-A1





	NASHIRA (AK-85), originally assigned the name JOSIAH 

PAUL, was transferred from the control of the Maritime 

Commission to the Navy 1 January 1943, prior to the start of 

construction.  Renamed NASHIRA 30 October 1943, she was laid 

down by Penn-Jersey Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, N.J., 

1 November 1943; launched 23 April 1944; sponsored by Miss 

Patricia Palmer; delivered to the Navy 25 April 1944, and 

transferred to the Army the same day for use as an Army 

cargo ship.  NASHIRA was struck from the Navy List 9 June 

1944.





Transcribed by Michael Hansen

mhansen2@home.com