USS Patapsco (AOG-1)

History
United States
NameUSS Patapsco (1941–1974) Arctic Storm (1979–present)
NamesakePatapsco River in Maryland
BuilderSeattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation
Laid down25 May 1942
Launched18 August 1942
Sponsored byMrs. W.S. Zane
Commissioned4 February 1943
Decommissioned1 August 1974
Out of serviceSold for commercial service, 1979
Identification
StatusIn commercial operation
General characteristics
Displacement4,142 long tons (4,208 t)
Length310 ft 9 in (94.72 m)
Beam48 ft 6 in (14.78 m)
Draft15 ft 4 in (4.67 m)
PropulsionDiesel Electric, twin screw
Speed15.5 knots (17.8 mph; 28.7 km/h)
Complement124
Armament
Service record
Operations: World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War
Awards:

USS Patapsco (AOG–1) was a Patapsco-class gasoline tanker of the United States Navy, and the lead ship of her class. She saw service during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Patapsco was the sixth ship of the US Navy to be named for the Patapsco River in Maryland. After decommissioning she was converted to a fishing vessel under the name Arctic Storm, and is currently in operation.

Patapsco was laid down 25 May 1942 by the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation, Seattle; launched 18 August 1942; sponsored by Mrs. W. S. Zane; and commissioned 4 February 1943.