USS Lorain

USS Lorain has been the name of multiple ships of the United States Navy ship, in honor of Lorain, Ohio.

USS Lorain (APR‑6) was canceled 12 March 1943, prior to the start of construction.
USS YT-330 was a yard tug that was named Lorain in civilian use prior to acquisition by the Navy on 19 October 1942.
USS Lorain (APA-99) was a Bayfield-class attack transport renamed USS Dade in 1943 while under construction.
USS Lorain (PF-97) was a Tacoma-class patrol frigate, originally named USS Roanoke (PG-201), cancelled in 1944 before construction could begin.
USS Lorain (PF-93) was also a Tacoma-class patrol frigate, originally named USS Vallejo (PG-205), in commission from 1945 to 1946.

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