USS PATCH

Here's a link to the USNS GENERAL ALEXANDER M. PATCH (T-AP-122): http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/22/22122.htm

A picture of the PATCH entering Bremerhaven Germany in 1965.

She's a P2 Admiral Benson class transport. I do believe that I have seen a 1/700 resin kit of either this class or something close to it, but for the life of me I cannot remember where. A good guess would be Pit road.

I can't help but wonder .How many of these were built ? I see a very strong resemblance to the Lurine , Monterey and Mariposa of Matson Navigation Lines . Oh , and the Matsonia . Tanker - Builder

My dad shipped out on the Lurline for Australia / New Guina, one of the first boatloads of men sent to the Pacific in i942.

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 I spent some of the nicest times of my life as crew on her as she was doing the L.A.- San Francisco - Honolulu run

Not the same ships tanks. 8 were built by the Maritime Commission, for the USN, then were transferred to the Army.

They are pretty different from the Matsons. Boat deck at least one deck lower, straight up and down stacks, different cargo equipment. About the same length and displacement.

I wish I could remember where I saw that model. Maybe it was Skywave. It was a waterline model, either 1/700 or even smaller scale.

I have to chuckle. I used to work for a great guy, architect. He was a C-119 pilot in Korean War, used to really deprecate people. His favorite was "Why, that guy couldn't sell ( female kitten) on a Troop Ship!".

"Female kitten?"  Now Im chuckling.  

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    I believe the ship you are talking about was a Skywave model , some years back .1/700 and that's a shame . We don't have anywhere a good selection of Fleet support vessels . T.B.   P.S. I guess I will be doing conversions till my final sleep !

Hello i was looking for info on the USS Patch. Came across the Atlantic in 61 on her. Do u have any info?