U.S.S. Knox (APA-46)

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The Last Originally Configured World War II Attack Transport is scheduled to be destroyed unless we take immediate action to preserve her. Visit the APA Historical Preservation Project website to learn more.

The U.S.S. Knox was a Bayfield Class Attack Transport built (construction date unknown) at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula Miss.. Acquired by the Navy and commissioned USS Knox (APA-46), 4 March 1944 and decommissioned, 14 March 1946.

USS Knox Ship Photos

USS Knox Movies *NEW!

USS Knox Landing Craft Photos

Commissioning Ceremony

Crew Photos

Life aboard the USS Knox

Story of a Lady USS Knox souvenir book

Challenger Anniversary Issue (ship's newsletter March 4, 1945) *NEW!

Links to other sites

Many of the photographs on this website belonged to my father, David Mountain, M.D., who served aboard the U.S.S. Knox. Mark Toft has also contributed a number of photographs. Feel free to make copies for personal use, but resale and other commercial uses are prohibited.

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Suggestions, contributions, and corrections are always welcome.
Contact Dave Mountain (d-mountain @ comcast.net)

(last updated:25-Dec-07)