USS Banner (APA-60)

USS Banner (APA-60) at anchor off the Naval Repair Base, San Diego, California, 27 October 1945
History
United States
NameUSS Banner
NamesakeBanner County, Nebraska
BuilderConsolidated Steel
Launched3 May 1944
Sponsored byMiss Grace Henley
Acquired15 September 1944
Commissioned16 September 1944
Decommissioned27 August 1946
Honours &
awards		Two battle stars for World War II service
FateScuttled off Kwajalein 16 February 1948 after use as a target in Operation Crossroads
General characteristics
Class & typeGilliam-class attack transport
Displacement4,247 tons (lt), 7,080 t.(fl)
Length426 ft (130 m)
Beam58 ft (18 m)
Draft16 ft (4.9 m)
PropulsionWestinghouse turboelectric drive, 2 boilers, 2 propellers, Design shaft horsepower 6,000
Speed16.9 knots
Capacity47 Officers, 802 Enlisted
Crew27 Officers, 295 Enlisted
Armament1 x 5"/38 caliber dual-purpose gun mount, 4 x twin 40mm gun mounts, 10 x single 20mm gun mounts
NotesMCV Hull No. ?, hull type S4-SE2-BD1

USS Banner (APA-60) was a Gilliam-class attack transport that served with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. She was scuttled in 1948.

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