USS PC-1179
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USS PC-1179

1943 PC-461-class submarine chaser


Country of Registry
United States
Operator
United States Navy
Vessel Type
submarine chaser, PC-461-class submarine chaser
Decommissioning Date
May 13, 1946

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USS PC-1179 was a PC-461-class submarine chaser constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. As a vessel designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare, she contributed to the naval efforts of the period. The ship was commissioned in 1944, during the height of the war, marking her entry into active service. Though detailed specifications such as length, beam, displacement, and armament are not provided in the available content, PC-461-class ships typically measured around 173 feet in length and were armed with depth charges, guns, and sonar equipment suited for hunting submarines. During her brief career, USS PC-1179 served in the wartime naval operations, though specific missions or notable engagements are not mentioned in the provided information. After the war, she was decommissioned in 1946, reflecting her role as part of the wartime fleet that was downsized following the conflict. In 1956, she was renamed USS Morris, becoming the eighth vessel to bear that name, although she never saw active service under this new designation. The vessel’s ultimate fate was her striking from the Navy Register on July 1, 1960. Subsequently, she was sold on May 10, 1961, to Zidell Shipbreakers in Portland, Oregon, for a total of $17,038.88. Her scrapping marked the end of her maritime service life. Overall, USS PC-1179’s significance lies in her role as part of the widespread class of submarine chasers that contributed to U.S. naval operations during World War II. Though she did not participate in any widely recorded notable events, her construction and service exemplify the wartime naval expansion and the specialized anti-submarine efforts of the US Navy during that era.

This description has been generated using GPT-4.1-NANO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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