the Panama Canal and Norfolk, arriving 28 October to decommission 30 November. Transferred to the Maritime Commission 30 March 1948, Nitro was sold to National Bulk Carriers of New York City on 19 September 1949. Awards and honors Nitro received one battle star for World War II service. See also See for other ships of the same name. References External links Photo gallery at Navsource.org Pyro-class ammunition ships World War II auxiliary ships of the United States Ships built in Bremerton, Washington 1919 ships