List of ship decommissionings in 1973

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

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  1. ^ Ticonderoga IV (CV-14)

Bibliography

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  • "Ticonderoga IV (CV-14)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 26 February 2024.