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USS Currituck (AV-7)

U.S. Navy

USS Currituck (AV-7) was a Currituck-class seaplane tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she supported seaplane operations in the Pacific Theater, providing maintenance, supplies, and coordination for reconnaissance and patrol missions. After the war, Currituck was involved in occupation duties in Japan and later participated in operations during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, serving as a mobile base for seaplanes. The ship was decommissioned in 1967, having earned five battle stars for her World War II service and additional honors for her later contributions.

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Seaplane Tender Role: USS Currituck (AV-7) was a Currituck-class seaplane tender, specifically designed to support seaplanes in remote operations by providing supplies, maintenance, and accommodations.
Commissioned During WWII: She was commissioned on 26 June 1944, joining the Pacific Theater in the final year of World War II to support reconnaissance and patrol operations.
Battle of Okinawa Support: Currituck participated in the Battle of Okinawa, tending seaplanes that conducted anti-submarine and air-sea rescue missions.
Post-War Occupation Duties: After World War II, the ship supported Allied occupation forces in Japan and China, tending seaplanes at Nagoya, Sasebo, and Shanghai.
Korean War Service: Reactivated for the Korean War, Currituck supported patrol squadrons conducting reconnaissance, mine-spotting, and search-and-rescue missions.
Vietnam War Operations: Currituck deployed to Vietnam, serving as a mobile base for seaplanes flying surveillance and reconnaissance missions in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Flagship Duties: The ship functioned as a flagship for various seaplane squadrons and patrol wings, illustrating her importance in command and control operations.
Support of Operation Market Time: During Vietnam, Currituck supported Operation Market Time, aiding in efforts to prevent North Vietnamese maritime supply routes.
Humanitarian Missions: Currituck took part in search and rescue operations, including recovering downed airmen and supporting disaster relief efforts in Asia.
Decommissioning and Fate: After decades of service and several reactivations, USS Currituck was decommissioned for the last time in 1967 and sold for scrap in 1972.

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USS Currituck (AV-7)

U.S. Navy

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Martie VanVelzer

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Robert Earley

U.S. Navy · 1964 - 1967

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Bernard Korth

U.S. Navy Active Duty · 1961 - 1963

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U.S. Navy · 1963 - 1964

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About USS Currituck (AV-7)

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Seaplane Tender Role: USS Currituck (AV-7) was a Currituck-class seaplane tender, specifically designed to support seaplanes in remote operations by providing supplies, maintenance, and accommodations.
Commissioned During WWII: She was commissioned on 26 June 1944, joining the Pacific Theater in the final year of World War II to support reconnaissance and patrol operations.
Battle of Okinawa Support: Currituck participated in the Battle of Okinawa, tending seaplanes that conducted anti-submarine and air-sea rescue missions.
Post-War Occupation Duties: After World War II, the ship supported Allied occupation forces in Japan and China, tending seaplanes at Nagoya, Sasebo, and Shanghai.
Korean War Service: Reactivated for the Korean War, Currituck supported patrol squadrons conducting reconnaissance, mine-spotting, and search-and-rescue missions.
Vietnam War Operations: Currituck deployed to Vietnam, serving as a mobile base for seaplanes flying surveillance and reconnaissance missions in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Flagship Duties: The ship functioned as a flagship for various seaplane squadrons and patrol wings, illustrating her importance in command and control operations.
Support of Operation Market Time: During Vietnam, Currituck supported Operation Market Time, aiding in efforts to prevent North Vietnamese maritime supply routes.
Humanitarian Missions: Currituck took part in search and rescue operations, including recovering downed airmen and supporting disaster relief efforts in Asia.
Decommissioning and Fate: After decades of service and several reactivations, USS Currituck was decommissioned for the last time in 1967 and sold for scrap in 1972.