Delta was built in 1941 as the Hawaiian Packer by Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Virginia, one of four Type C3 ships ordered by the Matson Navigation Company. Launched on 2 April, she was acquired by the Navy on 4 June 1941; and commissioned as USS Delta (AK-29) on 16 June 1941, Commander C. D. Headee in command.
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dbkwik:resource/j3TnAFz1yTba_GIejmLglA== | 5.88129e-14 |
dbr:USS_Delta_(AR-9) | 5.88129e-14 |