off the Florida coast, en route. and upon arriving there, entered a shipyard for further repairs. On 26 April, the ship returned to Orange, Tex., and began preparations for deactivation. Akutan was decommissioned on 19 October 1946. her name was struck from the Navy list on 1 July 1960, and the ship was transferred to the Maritime Administration for layup at Beaumont, Tex. Awards and honors Akutan earned two battle stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon for her World War II service. References External links AE-13 Internet Links External links Photo gallery at navsource.org Lassen-class ammunition ships Type C2-N ships Ships built in Tampa, Florida 1944 ships World War II auxiliary ships of the United States