USS Askari (ARL-30)

History of USS Askari (ARL-30)

USS Askari (ARL-30) was an Achelous-class repair ship Askari(ARL 30) was launched 2 March 1945 as LST1181 by Chicago Bridge and Iron Works Seneca Ill.; sponsored by Mrs. Patricia Ann Jacobsen and commissioned 15 March 1945 Lieutenant E. L. Haslup in command. She proceeded to Jacksonville Fla. where she was placed out of commission and underwent conversion to an ARL at Merrill-Stevens Dry Dock and Repair Co.

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