List of ship decommissionings in 1956

The list of ship decommissionings in 1956 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1956.

Operator Ship Class and type Fate Other notes
16 January  United States Navy Monterey Independence-class anti-submarine carrier Scrapped Reserve until stricken in 1970[1]
3 June  United States Navy Siboney Commencement Bay-class escort carrier Scrapped Reserve until stricken in 1970
31 August  United States Navy Point Cruz Commencement Bay-class escort carrier Reserve Reactivated by the Military Sea Transportation Service in 1965
Date uncertain  Royal Canadian Navy Magnificent Majestic-class aircraft carrier

Citations

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  1. ^ Cressman

Bibliography

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  • Cressman, Robert J. (11 October 2023). "Monterey III (CVL-26)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 26 February 2024.