List of ship decommissionings in 1956
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The list of ship decommissionings in 1956 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1956. In cases where no official decommissioning ceremony was held, the date of withdrawal from service may be used instead. For ships lost at sea, see list of shipwrecks in 1956 instead.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 January |  United States Navy |
Monterey | Independence-class anti-submarine carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1970[1] |
| 3 June | United States Navy |
Siboney | Commencement Bay-class escort carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1970 |
| 31 August | United States Navy |
Point Cruz | Commencement Bay-class escort carrier | Reserve | Reactivated by the Military Sea Transportation Service in 1965 |
| Date uncertain |  Royal Canadian Navy |
Magnificent | Majestic-class aircraft carrier | Scrapped |