List of ship decommissionings in 1971
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This is a list of ships decommissioned in 1971.
| Date | Operator | Ship | Class and type | Fate | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June |  United States Navy |
Shangri-La | Essex-class aircraft carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1982 |
| 2 July | United States Navy |
Bon Homme Richard | Essex-class aircraft carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1989[1] |