down the Cooper River, bound for what proved to be the ship's last Mediterranean deployment. Decommissioning Returning to the east coast, the veteran ammunition ship was decommissioned at Norfolk on 21 December 1970. Initially placed in reserve at Charleston, Wrangell was transferred to the Inactive Ship Facility at Norfolk in late February 1971 and was subsequently placed in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, James River berthing area, in the temporary custody of the Maritime Administration, on 29 April 1971. Wrangell was struck from the Navy List on 1 October 1976 and was awaiting final disposition in June 1979. Awards Wrangell earned three battle stars for her World War II service and a further five for her performance in the Vietnam War. References External links AE-12 Internet Links Mount Hood-class ammunition ships Ships built in Wilmington, North Carolina 1944 ships World War II auxiliary ships of the United States Cold War auxiliary ships of the United States Vietnam War auxiliary ships of the United States