List of ship decommissionings in 1973
The list of ship decommissionings in 1973 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1973.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 March |  Sweden, Stena Line | Stena Atlantica | ferry | Sold to Finnlines | Renamed Finnpartner | 
| 18 November |  Royal Netherlands Navy | De Ruyter | De Zeven Provinciën-class cruiser | Transferred to Peruvian Navy | Renamed Almirante Grau (CLM-81) | 
| 12 November |  Royal Australian Navy | Sydney | Sold for scrap in 1975 | Paid off date | |
| 16 November |  United States Navy | Ticonderoga | Essex-class aircraft carrier | Scrapped | [1] | 
Citations
- ^ Ticonderoga IV (CV-14)
Bibliography
- "Ticonderoga IV (CV-14)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 26 February 2024.