USS Genesee (AOG-8)
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uss-genesee-aog-8-223-3981950
title:
USS Genesee (AOG-8)
text:
USS Genesee (AOG-8) was a Patapsco-class gasoline tanker acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of transporting gasoline to warships in the fleet, and to remote Navy stations. Genesee had the distinction of serving in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and returned home with battle and campaign stars to her credit. The third ship to be named Genesee by the Navy, AOG-8 was launched on 23 September 1943 by Cargill, Inc., Savage, Minnesota, sponsored by Mrs. Helen Rae Clar
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Patapsco-class gasoline tanker
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Genesee_(AOG-8)
date created:
2007-09-02T22:26:10Z
date modified:
2024-09-14T11:30:12Z
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