The Algonquin had a successful career as both a United States Army Transport Ship (USAT) and as a United States Army Hospital Ship (USAHS) transporting thousands of soldiers, patients, and warbride's to and from Europe during and after WWII.  Her final years found her mooring quietly in the James River as a part of the Reserve Fleet.  During this time, her significance to American history, though somewhat small compared to other more famous ships during  this time,  also faded silently into the memory of only those who served or sailed aboard her during WWII.  Now, the only visible signs of her existence may be found by those of us who search for answers to those questions we never ask of those who sailed aboard her until after they to were laid to rest.

On January 2, 1957, the USAT / USAHS Algonquin was sold to Bethlehem Steel Company for complete scrapping.  Below are documents found on the United States Maritime Administration webpage that documents the Algonquin's final voyage.