USS Norton Sound (AV-11/AVM-1) was originally built as a Currituck -class seaplane tender by Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, San Pedro, California. She was named for Norton Sound, a large inlet in West Alaska, between the Seward Peninsula and the mouths of the Yukon, north-east of the Bering Sea. [1]

Norton Sound entered Long Beach Naval Shipyard 13 June 1968 for regular overhaul. The yard also installed a new light-weight 5"/54 gun mount with associated gunfire control components for operational evaluation tests.

The USS Norton Sound (AVM-1, ex- AV-11) is currently serving as test ship for the Aegis combat system and Mark 26/Standard missile sys­tem. Since World War II, the Norton Sound has tested several advanced weapon and sensor “systems” for the Navy and has been involved in scientific ac­tivities as well.

5 days ago · Ship Details - NORTON SOUND (AVM 1) (ex - AV 11) GUIDED MISSILE SHIP. VESSEL STATUS. Class: AVM 1 UIC: 01711 Status: disposed of by marad exchange. Fleet: Date status Changed: 10/20/1988 Homeport: Maintenance Category: Berth: Force: Builder: LA SB & DD CORP/SAN PEDRO ...

NORTON SOUND was soon reassigned to the critical function of developing air defense systems for the fleet. On 1 August 1950 she began a four month overhaul at NSY San Francisco during which she received new handling, launching, stowage, and guidance equipment for what became the TERRIER anti-aircraft missile system.

Oct 15, 2016 · This presentation on the History of USS Norton Sound, US Navy's first guided missile ship, was made by Dr. Bernard Luskin, Chancellor of the Ventura County Community College District, at the...

Norton Sound (AV-11) was laid down by the Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., San Pedro, Calif. 7 September 1942; launched 28 November 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Ernest L. Gunther, wife of Rear Admiral Ernest L. Gunther and commissioned 8 January 1945, Captain Ben Scott Custer in command.

USS Norton Sound (AVM 1) Photographed circa October 1981 by the U.S. Naval Missile Center, Point Mugu, with a missile vertical launch system (VLS) newly installed under the rectangular hatch fitting on the forecastle.

USS Norton Sound (AV-11/AVM-1) was originally built as a Currituck-class seaplane tender by Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in San Pedro, California. She was named for Norton Sound, a large inlet in West Alaska, between the Seward Peninsula and the mouths of the Yukon, north-east of...

Notes: Built and commissioned as AV-11, one of four Currituck -class seaplane tenders. Converted to a test and evaluation ship for advanced weapon and electronic systems in 1949, she was redesigned AVM-1 on 8 Aug 1951.