Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p USS Lander (APA-178/LPA-178) was a Haskell-class attack transport. Her dangerous task was to deliver troops to the battle front, and to recover and care for the wounded. She served her country in the Pacific Ocean in the war against the Empire of Japan and returned home post-war with two battle stars to her credit.Lander (APA-178) was laid down 9 October 1944 by Oregon Shipbuilding Corp., Portland, Oregon, under a Maritime Commission contract; launched 19 November 1944; sponsored by Mrs. H. C. McVean, Jr.; acquired by the Navy 8 December 1944; and commissioned 9 December 1944 at Astoria, Oregon, Capt. John D. Sweeney in command.. }
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- USS_Lander_(APA-178) abstract "USS Lander (APA-178/LPA-178) was a Haskell-class attack transport. Her dangerous task was to deliver troops to the battle front, and to recover and care for the wounded. She served her country in the Pacific Ocean in the war against the Empire of Japan and returned home post-war with two battle stars to her credit.Lander (APA-178) was laid down 9 October 1944 by Oregon Shipbuilding Corp., Portland, Oregon, under a Maritime Commission contract; launched 19 November 1944; sponsored by Mrs. H. C. McVean, Jr.; acquired by the Navy 8 December 1944; and commissioned 9 December 1944 at Astoria, Oregon, Capt. John D. Sweeney in command.".