List of ship decommissionings in 1995
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The list of ship decommissionings in 1995 includes a chronological list of all ship
s decommissioned in 1995.
Ship
Since the end of the age of sail a ship has been any large buoyant marine vessel. Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on size and cargo or passenger capacity. Ships are used on lakes, seas, and rivers for a variety of activities, such as the transport of people or goods, fishing,...
s decommissioned in 1995.
| Operator | Ship | Flag | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May | Virgilio Uribe USS Daniel T. Griffin (DE-54) USS Daniel T. Griffin , a of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Ordnanceman Daniel T. Griffin , who was killed in action during the Japanese attack on the Hawaiian Islands.... |
Scrapped | ||||
| 8 September | Tripoli USS Tripoli (LPH-10) USS Tripoli , an , was laid down on 15 June 1964 at Pascagoula, Mississippi, by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation; launched on 31 July 1965; sponsored by Mrs. Jane Cates, the wife of General Clifton B. Cates, former Commandant of the Marine Corps; and commissioned on 6 August 1966 at the... |
Iwo Jima class Iwo Jima class amphibious assault ship The Iwo Jima class amphibious assault ships of the United States Navy were the first amphibious assault ships designed and built as dedicated helicopter carriers, capable of operating up to 20 helicopters to carry up to 1,800 marines ashore. They were named for battles featuring the United States... amphibious assault ship |
Storage | Mare Island, California |