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About USS Hooper Island (ARG- 17)

USS Hooper Island (ARG-17) was a Luzon-class internal combustion engine repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Built to provide critical maintenance and repair services to naval vessels, she served in the Pacific Theater during the final months of World War II. After the war, Hooper Island supported occupation forces in Asia and later participated in Korean War operations, maintaining fleet readiness. The ship was decommissioned in 1959, after a notable career of logistical support and service throughout two major conflicts.

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Matias Angkico

U.S. Navy

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Morris Victor

U.S. Navy

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

About USS Hooper Island (ARG- 17)

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Historical Facts

• World War II Service: USS Hooper Island (ARG-17) was a Luzon-class internal combustion engine repair ship commissioned on 21 July 1945, near the end of World War II. • Namesake: The ship was named after Hooper Island, one of the islands in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. • Post-War Deployment: Hooper Island was deployed to the Pacific soon after commissioning, arriving at Pearl Harbor in October 1945 and later serving at Wakayama, Japan, supporting occupation forces. • Korean War Service: Recommissioned for the Korean War in 1951, she provided vital repair services for the US Seventh Fleet and allied naval units operating off Korea. • Far East Operations: The ship operated in various locations including Sasebo, Japan; Subic Bay, Philippines; and Hong Kong, often acting as a floating repair base for the fleet. • Support to Allied Navies: Hooper Island's repair facilities were not limited to US Navy ships; she also serviced vessels of the Republic of Korea Navy and other allied nations during the Korean War. • Humanitarian Role: After the end of the Korean War, the ship supported the postwar rebuilding efforts by repairing non-military vessels and infrastructure in the region. • Decommissioning and Final Fate: Hooper Island was decommissioned on 15 August 1959 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1961, before being sold for scrap in 1974. • Medals and Honors: The ship earned the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal for her service. • Legacy: USS Hooper Island is remembered for her critical role as a repair ship, helping to keep fleets operational during two major conflicts and contributing to regional stability in the Pacific.