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.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
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| 16 January |  United States Navy
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Monterey | Independence class anti-submarine carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1970 |
| 3 June | United States Navy
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Siboney | Commencement Bay class escort carrier | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1970 |
| 31 August | United States Navy
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Point Cruz | Commencement Bay class escort carrier | Reserve | Reactivated by the Military Sea Transportation Service in 1965 |
| Date uncertain |  Royal Canadian Navy
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Magnificent | Majestic class aircraft carrier |