List of ship decommissionings in 1973
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The list of ship decommissionings in 1973 is a chronological list of 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] |