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The list of ship decommissionings in 1973 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1973.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 March |  Sweden, Stena Line
|
Stena Atlantica | ferry | Sold to Finnlines | Renamed Finnpartner |
| 18 November |  Royal Netherlands Navy
|
De Ruyter | De Zeven Provinciën-class cruiser | Transferred to Peruvian Navy | Renamed Almirante Grau (CLM-81) |
| 12 November |  Royal Australian Navy
|
Sydney | Sold for scrap in 1975 | Paid off date | |
| 16 November |  United States Navy
|
Ticonderoga | Essex-class aircraft carrier | Scrapped | [1] |
Citations
edit- ^ Ticonderoga IV (CV-14)
Bibliography
edit- "Ticonderoga IV (CV-14)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 26 February 2024.