USS Currituck (AV-7) was the first of four Currituck class seaplane tenders, and was nicknamed the Wild Goose. She was built during World War II and served during the Cold War.

AV-7 General Specifications. Class: Currituck-class seaplane tender. Named for: Currituck Sound. Complement: 1247 Officers and Enlisted . Displacement: 14000 tons. Length: 540 feet 5 inches . Beam: 69 feet 3 inches. Flank Speed: 19 knots . Final Disposition: Sold for scrapping 1971

USS Currituck (AV-7) sailed from Leyte 6 January 1945 for the initial landings at Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, three days later, and remained there, at Cabalitan Bay, and at Mindoro tending...

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...24MAY67: The seaplane tender USS Currituck (AV-7) returned to North Island after completing a 10-month tour in the western Pacific and the last combat tour for ships of her type..." http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/avchr9.htm [02JAN2001]

Following World War II USS Currituck was assigned to Occupation and China service. Decommissioned, 7 August 1947, at Philadelphia Navy Yard Laid up in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet, Philadelphia, PA.

Jul 6, 2015 · The second Currituck (AV-7) was launched 11 September 1943 by Philadelphia Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. M. F. Draemel; and commissioned 26 June 1944, Captain W. A. Evans in command. Currituck...

USS Currituck (AV-7) was the first of four Currituck class seaplane tenders, and was nicknamed the Wild Goose. She was built during World War II and served during the Cold War.