USS Niagara (APA-87)

For other ships with the same name, see USS Niagara.
History
United States
NameUSS Niagara (APA-87)
NamesakeFort Niagara, taken from the British in the War of 1812
BuilderConsolidated Steel
Laid down20 November 1944
Launched10 February 1945
Sponsored byMrs. Fred G. Gurley
Acquired26 March 1945
Commissioned29 March 1945
Decommissioned12 December 1946
FateSold for scrap, 5 February 1950
General characteristics
Class and typeGilliam-class attack transport
Displacement4,247 tons (lt), 7,080 t.(fl)
Length426 ft (130 m)
Beam58 ft (18 m)
Draft16 ft (4.9 m)
PropulsionWestinghouse turboelectric drive, 2 boilers, 2 propellers, Design shaft horsepower 6,000
Speed16.9 knots
Capacity47 Officers, 802 Enlisted
Crew27 Officers, 295 Enlisted
Armament1 x 5"/38 caliber dual-purpose gun mount, 4 x twin 40mm gun mounts, 10 x single 20mm gun mounts
NotesMCV Hull No. 1880, hull type S4-SE2-BD1

USS Niagara (APA-87) was a Gilliam-class attack transport that served with the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946. She was scrapped in 1950.