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USAV FS-203

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal

USAV FS-203 was manned by the US Coast Guard during World War II

Freight-Supply Vessel

Laid down, circa 1944, as Design 330 Freight-Supply Vessel FS-203, at Higgins Industries, New Orleans, LA.

Launched in 1944

Delivered to the US Army Quartermaster Corps between July and October 1944

Assigned to the US Army Transportation Corps

Commission USAV FS-203, 1 October 1944, at New Orleans, LTjg LT. F.S. Shine, USCG in command

USAV FS-203 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, Southwest Pacific Area during World War II, including Hollandia

Decommissioned and retired from US Army service, 31 October 1945

Acquired by the Philippines Government in 1950

Commissioned Republic of the Philippines Coast Guard Buoy Tender BRP Cape Bojeador (AE-46)

Current Disposition, in reserve

Specifications:
Displacement 557 gross tons
Length 177'
Beam 33'
Draft 10'
Speed 12 kts
Freight Capacity unknown
Complement unknown
Armament unknown

Propulsion two 500hp GM Cleveland Division 6-278A 6-cyl V6 diesel engines, twin screws

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Contributed By
300720301	38k	BRP Cape Bojeador (AE-46) (Ex-USAV (FS-203)> arriving South Harbour, Manila, Philippines in February 1999.		John Spivey

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