{"title":"USS Mataco (AT-86)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout USS Mataco (AT-86)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataco (AT‑86) was laid down 27 June 1942 by United Engineering Co., San Francisco, Calif.; launched 14 October 1942; sponsored by Miss Evelyn B. Piper; and commissioned 29 May 1943, Lt. William G. Baker in command. Following shakedown off San Diego, Mataco early proved her endurance when she towed a floating drydock 43 days nonstop from San Francisco to Brisbane Australia, arriving 1 October 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind USS Mataco (AT-86) Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you wore the uniform, had family aboard, or simply respect the ship's place in naval history, shop USS Mataco (AT-86) merchandise built around shirts, hoodies, patches, decals, and gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/tacticallyacquired.com\/collections\/uss-mataco-at-86.oembed","provider":"Tactically Acquired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}