USS Alamagordo

• Namesake: USS Alamagordo is named after the city of Alamogordo, New Mexico, which is famously known as the site near the first atomic bomb test (Trinity Site) in 1945. • Ship Designation: The USS Alamagordo has had the designation PC-806, marking her as a Patrol Craft used by the United States Navy during World War II. • Construction: She was laid down in 1943 by the Commercial Iron Works shipyard in Portland, Oregon, at a time when the U.S. was rapidly expanding its naval force. • Launch and Commissioning: PC-806 was launched on 6 November 1943 and commissioned into service on 15 April 1944. • World War II Service: USS Alamagordo (PC-806) served in the Pacific Theater, performing anti-submarine patrols, convoy escort duties, and radar picket operations. • Post-war Fate: After World War II, the ship was decommissioned and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1960, reflecting the post-war drawdown of naval forces. • Coastal Defense: During her service, USS Alamagordo was vital in protecting U.S. and Allied shipping lanes from enemy submarines and surface threats in the Pacific. • Recognition: While not involved in major combat actions, the ship and her crew were recognized for their persistence and vigilance, contributing to the overall success of naval operations in WWII. • Legacy: Despite her relatively brief service, USS Alamagordo stands as a testament to the crucial roles played by smaller, lesser-known naval craft during large-scale conflicts. • Interesting Fact: The ship's connection to Alamogordo, New Mexico, ties it to one of the most significant events in military history—the dawn of the nuclear age at the Trinity test site.