High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! USS New Kent (APA-217) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5. She was named after New Kent County, Virginia, USA. The New Kent was laid down under Maritime Commission contract (Hull MC-565) by Permanente Metals Corporation, Yard #2, Richmond, California on 11 July 1944. She was launched 12 October 1944, sponsored by Mrs. W. J. Maher. The ship was commissioned on 22 November 1944 with Captain Frank Monroe, Jr. in command. The New Kent was outfitted at the Naval Supply Depot, Oakland, California. The ship remained in the San Francisco Bay area until 8 December 1944 at which time she left the area, proceeding to San Pedro and later San Diego where she completed a shakedown period and engaged in amphibious training.

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