USS Currituck
Country of origin
United States
United States
ManufacturerPhiladelphia Naval Shipyard
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.
The second US ship to be named for the Currituck Sound, Currituck was launched 11 September 1943 by Philadelphia Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. M. F. Draemel; and commissioned 26 June 1944.
The second US ship to be named for the Currituck Sound, Currituck was launched 11 September 1943 by Philadelphia Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. M. F. Draemel; and commissioned 26 June 1944.
