UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SUPPORT SHIPS
(INCLUDING MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND SHIPS)

This page provides details on warships from the United States of America. All photographs displayed are copyright Matterson Marine Pty Ltd unless otherwise acknowledged.

Ship names are prefaced by U.S.S. (United States Ship)

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LEWIS AND CLARK CLASS 
DRY CARGO / AMMUNITION SHIPS

T-AKE Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
1 Lewis and Clark General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 21 May 2005 *    
2 Sacagawea General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 24 Jun 2006 *    
3 Alan Shepherd General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 * *    
4 Richard E. Byrd General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 * *    
5 Robert E Peary General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 * *    
6 Amelia Earhart General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 * *    
7 *** General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 * *    
8 *** General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 * *    
9 *** General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 * *    
 

 

 

  
LENGTH 210.00m
BEAM 32.20m
DISPLACEMENT 23852 tons / 40298 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 4 diesels; 1 prop; 
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE 14000 / 20
CREW 172
COMMENTS  


SUPPLY CLASS REPLENISHMENT SHIPS

AOE or
T-AOE		 Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
6 Supply National Steel, San Diego 6-Oct-1990 26-Feb-1994  31-Jul-2001 31-Jul-2001 Transferred to Military Sealift Command
7 Rainier National Steel, San Diego 28-Sep-1991 21-Jan-1995  29-Aug-2003 29-Aug-2003 Transferred to Military Sealift Command 
8 Arctic National Steel, San Diego 30-Oct-1993 11-Sep-1995 14-Jun-2002 14-Jun-2002 Transferred to Military Sealift Command
10 Bridge National Steel, San Diego 24-Aug-1996 5-Aug-1998 24-Jun-2004 24-Jun-2004 Transferred to Military Sealift Command
 


Supply
Official USN Photograph


Arctic
Photo: Frans Sanderse


Arctic
Official USN Photograph
LENGTH 229.73m 
BEAM 32.61m
DISPLACEMENT 20674 tons / 50794 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 4 GE LM-2500-30 gas turbines; 2 props; 105000 shp
SPEED 26 knots
RANGE 6000 / 22
CREW 176
COMMENTS  


HENRY j. KAISER CLASS 
REPLENISHMENT OILERS

T-AO Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
187 Henry J. Kaiser Avondale SY 5-Oct-1985 19-Dec-1986  31-Jan-1995 Diego Garcia
188 Joshua Humphreys Avondale SY 22-Feb-1986 3-Apr-1987  28-Jun-1996 Reserve
189 John Lenthall Avondale SY 9-Aug-1986 25-Jun-1987    
190 Andrew J. Higgins Avondale SY 17-Jan-1987 22-Oct-1987  6-May-1996 Reserve
191 Benjamin Isherwood PennShip / Tampa SY 15-Aug-1988  Cancelled   Cancelled 15-Aug-1993
192 Henry Eckford PennShip / Tampa SY 14-Aug-1989 Cancelled   Cancelled 15-Aug-1993
193 Walter S. Diehl Avondale SY 2-Oct-1987 13-Sep-1988    
194 John Ericsson Avondale SY 21-Apr-1990 19-Mar-1991    
195 Leroy Grumman Avondale SY 3-Dec-1988 2-Aug-1989    
196 Kanawha Avondale SY 22-Sep-1990 6-Dec-1991    
197 Pecos Avondale SY 23-Sep-1989 6-Jul-1990    
198 Big Horn Avondale SY 2-Feb-1991 7-Jul-1992    
199 Tippecanoe Avondale SY 16-May-1992 26-Mar-1993    
200 Guadalupe Avondale SY 5-Oct-1991 26-Oct-1992    
201 Patuxent Avondale SY 23-Jul-1994 21-Jun-1995    
202 Yukon Avondale SY 6-Feb-1993 27-Apr-1994    
203 Laramie Avondale SY 6-May-1995 7-May-1996    
204 Rapphannock Avondale SY 14-Jan-1995 7-Nov-1995    
 


Andrew J. Higgins


Big Horn
Official USN Photograph

  
LENGTH 206.51m
BEAM 29.75m
DISPLACEMENT 9500 tons / 42000 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT provision for 2/20mm Mk15 CIWS
MACHINERY 2 diesels; 2 CP props; 32500shp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 137 max.
COMMENTS  


CIMARRON CLASS OILERS

AO Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
177 Cimarron Avondale SY,
New Orleans		 28 Apr 1979 10 Jan 1981 ***  
178 Monongahela Avondale SY,
New Orleans		 4 Aug 1979 5 Sep 1981 ***  
179 Merrimack Avondale SY,
New Orleans		 17 May 1980 14 Nov 1981 ***  
180 Willamette Avondale SY,
New Orleans		 18 Jul 1981 18 Dec 1982 ***  
186 Platte Avondale SY,
New Orleans		 30 Jan 1982 16 Apr 1983 ***  
   

 

    
LENGTH 215.95m
BEAM 25.33m
DISPLACEMENT 37866 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 20mm Mk15 CIWS
MACHINERY 1 set geared steam turbines; 1 prop; 24000shp
SPEED 19 knots
RANGE -
CREW 135
COMMENTS  


WICHITA CLASS REPLENISHMENT SHIPS

AOR Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
1 Wichita General Dynamics, Quincy 18-Mar-1968 7-Jun-1969    
2 Milwaukee General Dynamics, Quincy 17-Jan-1969 1-Nov-1969    
3 Kansas City General Dynamics, Quincy 28-Jun-1969 6-Jun-1970    
4 Savannah General Dynamics, Quincy 25-Apr-1970 5-Dec-1970    
5 Wabash General Dynamics, Quincy 6-Feb-1971 20-Nov-1971    
6 Kalamazoo General Dynamics, Quincy 11-Nov-1972 11-Aug-1973    
7 Roanoke General Dynamics, Quincy 7-Dec-1974 30-Oct-1976    
   


Kansas City 

    
LENGTH 200.90m
BEAM 29.30m
DISPLACEMENT 13000 tons / 41350 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / Mk29 Sea Sparrow SAM launcher
2 / Mk15 CIWS AA
MACHINERY 2 sets G.E. geared steam turbines; 2 props; 32000shp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE 10000 / 17
CREW 454
COMMENTS  


SACRAMENTO CLASS REPLENISHMENT SHIPS

AOE Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
1 Sacramento Puget Sound NSY 14-Sep-1963 14-Mar-1964  1-Oct-2004  
2 Camden New York SB 29-May-1965 1-Apr-1967  29-Sep-2005  
3 Seattle Puget Sound NSY 2-Mar-1968 5-Apr-1969  15-Mar-2005  
4 Detroit Puget Sound NSY 21-Jun-1969 28-Mar-1970  17-Feb-2005  
   

 

    
LENGTH 242.24m 
BEAM 32.90m
DISPLACEMENT 20144 tons / 53138 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 2 sets GE geared steam turbines; 2 props; 106000 shp
SPEED 26 knots
RANGE 10000 / 17
CREW approx. 750
COMMENTS  


KILAUEA CLASS AMMUNITION SHIPS

T-AE Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
26 Kilauea General Dynamics,
Quincy		 9 Aug 1967 10 Aug 1968    
27 Butte General Dynamics,
Quincy		 9 Aug 1967 14 Dec 1968    
28 Santa Barbara Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Ingalls Div.,
Pascagoula		 23 Jan 1968 11 Jul 1970    
32 Flint Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Ingalls Div.,
Pascagoula		 9 Nov 1970 20 Nov 1971    
33 Shasta Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Ingalls Div.,
Pascagoula		 3 Apr 1971 26 Feb 1972    
34 Mount Baker Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Ingalls Div.,
Pascagoula		 23 Oct 1971 22 Jul 1972    
35 Kiska Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Ingalls Div.,
Pascagoula		 11 Mar 1972 16 Dec 1972    
 

 

 

  
LENGTH 171.90m
BEAM 24.69m
DISPLACEMENT 10073 tons / 20068 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 3 G.E. geared steam turbines; 1 prop; 366661shp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE -
CREW 149
COMMENTS  


CHARLESTON CLASS AMPHIBIOUS STORES SHIPS

LKA Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
113 Charleston Newport News SB & DD 2 Dec 1967 14 Dec 1968 17 Apr 1992  
114 Durham Newport News SB & DD 29 Mar 1968 24 May 1969 ***  
115 Mobile Newport News SB & DD 19 Oct 1968 29 Sep 1969 ***  
116 St Louis Newport News SB & DD 4 Jan 1969 22 Nov 1969 ***  
117 El Paso Newport News SB & DD 17 May 1969 17 Jan 1970 ***  
   

 

    
LENGTH 175.60m
BEAM 18.90m
DISPLACEMENT 10000 tons / 18600 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 76.2mm 50-cal. Mk33 DO (II x 2)
2 / 20mm Mk15 CIWS
MACHINERY 1 set Westinghouse geared steam turbines; 1 prop; 22000shp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE -
COMPLEMENT 356 +362 troops
COMMENTS  


LYNESS CLASS 
COMBAT STORES SHIPS

T-AFS Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
8 Sirius
ex RFA Lyness		 Swan Hunter 7-Apr-1966 22-Dec-1966 17-Jan-1981  1-Jul-2005 Transferred to Texas Maritime Academy 
9 Spica
ex RFA Tarbatess		 Swan Hunter 22-Feb-1967 10-Aug-1967 30-Sep-1981    
10 Saturn
ex RFA Stromness		 Swan Hunter 16-Sep-1966 21-Mar-1967 13-Dec-1983    
   

 

    
LENGTH 159.52m
BEAM 22.0m
DISPLACEMENT 9010 tons / 16792 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT  
MACHINERY 1 diesel; 1 prop; 12700shp
SPEED 19 knots
RANGE 27500 / 12
COMPLEMENT 125
COMMENTS  


MARS CLASS 
COMBAT STORES SHIPS

AFS* or 
T-AFS		 Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
1 Mars General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 15 Jun 1963 21 Dec 1983 24 May 2004  
2* Sylvania General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 10 Aug 1963 11 Jul 1964 5 Jan 1995  
3 Niagara Falls General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 25 Mar 1966 29 Apr 1967   23 Sep 1994: Transferred to MSC
4* White Plains General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 23 Jul 1966 23 Nov 1968 17 Apr 1995 4 Jul 2002: Sunk as Target
5 Concord General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 17 Dec 1966 27 Nov 1968   15 Oct 1992: Transferred to MSC
6 San Diego General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 13 Apr 1968 24 May 1969 9 Aug 2003 Sunk as Target
7 San Jose General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 13 Dec 1969 23 Oct 1970   15 Oct 1993: Transferred to MSC
   

 
USNS San Jose

    
LENGTH 177.08m
BEAM 24.08m
DISPLACEMENT 9574 tons / 17383 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT -
MACHINERY 2 sets geared steam turbines; 1 prop; 22000shp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE 18000 / 11
COMPLEMENT 173
COMMENTS  


MERCY CLASS HOSPITAL SHIPS

T-AH Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
19 Mercy
ex Worth		 General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 1976 28 Feb 1987    
20 Comfort
ex Rose City		 General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 1976 2 Apr 1985    
   

 

    
LENGTH 272.49m
BEAM 32.23m
DISPLACEMENT 24752 tons / 69360 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 2 sets GE geared steam turbines; 1 prop; 24500 shp
SPEED 17.5 knots
RANGE 13420 / 17.5
CREW 1576 + 1000 patients
COMMENTS  


WATSON CLASS SEALIFT SHIPS

T-AKR Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
310 Watson National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 26 Jul 1997 9 Dec 1999    
311 Sisler National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 28 Feb 1998 1 Dec 1998    
312 Dahl National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 2 Oct 1998 13 Jul 1999    
313 Red Cloud National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 7 Aug 1999 23 May 2000    
314 Charlton National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 11 Dec 1999 23 May 2000    
315 Watkins National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 28 Jul 2000 2 Mar 2001    
316 Pomeroy National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 10 Mar 2001 14 Aug 2001    
317 Soderman National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.,
San Diego		 26 Apr 2002 17 Sep 2002    
   

 

    
LENGTH 289.56m
BEAM 32.23m
DISPLACEMENT 36114 tons / 62700 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 2 GE LM-2500 gas turbines; 2 CP props; 64000shp
SPEED 24 knots
RANGE 13800 / 24
CREW 25
COMMENTS  


BOB HOPE CLASS SEALIFT SHIPS

T-AKR Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
300 Bob Hope Northrop Grumman Avondale,
New Orleans		 27 Mar 1997 18 Nov 1998    
301 Fisher Northrop Grumman Avondale,
New Orleans		 21 Oct 1997 24 Aug 1999    
302 Seay Northrop Grumman Avondale,
New Orleans		 25 Jun 1998 28 Mar 2000    
303 Mendonca Northrop Grumman Avondale,
New Orleans		 25 Sep 1999 30 Jan 2000    
304 Pililaau Northrop Grumman Avondale,
New Orleans		 29 Jan 2000 24 Jul 2001    
305 Brittin Northrop Grumman Avondale,
New Orleans		 11 Nov 2000 11 Jul 2002    
306 Benavidez Northrop Grumman Avondale,
New Orleans		 11 Aug 2001 10 Sep 2003    
   

 

    
LENGTH 289.56m
BEAM 32.30m
DISPLACEMENT 34408 tons  / 62096 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 4 Colt-Pielstick diesels; 2 props; 65160bhp
SPEED 24 knots
RANGE 13800 / 24
CREW 27
COMMENTS  


SHUGHART CLASS SEALIFT SHIPS

T-AKR Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
295 Shughart
ex Laura Maersk		 Odense Staalskibsvaerft A/S,
Lindo		 *** 7 May 1996    
297 Yang
ex Leise Maersk		 Odense Staalskibsvaerft A/S,
Lindo		 *** 8 Feb 1997    
3017 GySgt Fred W. Stockham
ex Soderman, T-AKR299,
ex Lica Maersk		 Odense Staalskibsvaerft A/S,
Lindo		 *** 18 Nov 1997    
   

 

    
LENGTH 276.43m
BEAM 32.28m
DISPLACEMENT 33971 tons / 55123 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 2 Burmeister & Wain diesels; 1 prop; 47300bhp
SPEED 24 knots
RANGE 12200 / 24
CREW 95
COMMENTS  


GORDON CLASS SEALIFT SHIPS

T-AKR Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
296 Gordon
ex Jutlandia		 Burmeister & Wain's Skibsbyggeri,
Copenhagen		 1972 23 Aug 1996    
298 Gilliland
ex Selandia		 Burmeister & Wain's Skibsbyggeri,
Copenhagen		 1973 24 May 1997    
   

 

    
LENGTH 291.39m
BEAM 32.24m
DISPLACEMENT 33163 tons / 57000 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 3 diesels; 3 props; 78600bhp
SPEED 24 knots
RANGE 27000 / 22
CREW 95
COMMENTS  


SL-7 CLASS FAST SEALIFT SHIPS

T-AKR Name Builder In Serv. Commissioned Converted De-Commissioned Comments
287 Algol
ex Sea-Land Exchange		 Rotterdamse DDM,
Rotterdam		 7 May 1973 13 Oct 1981

22 Jun 1984

    
288 Bellatrix
ex Sea-Land Trade		 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke,
Emden		 6 Apr 1973 13 Oct 1981

10 Sep 1984

    
289 Denebola
ex Sea-Land Resource		 Rotterdamse DDM,
Rotterdam		 4 Dec 1973 27 Oct 1981

10 Oct 1985

    
290 Pollux
ex Sea-Land Market		 A.G. Weser,
Bremen		 20 Sep 1973 16 Nov 1981

27 Mar 1986

    
291 Altair
ex Sea-Land Finance		 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke,
Emden		 17 Sep 1973 5 Jan 1982

13 Nov 1985

    
292 Regulus
ex Sea-Land Commerce		 A.G. Weser,
Bremen		 30 Mar 1973 27 Oct 1981

28 Aug 1985

    
293 Capella
ex Sea-Land McLean		 Rotterdamse DDM,
Rotterdam		 4 Oct 1972 16 Apr 1982

30 Jun 1984

    
294 Antares
ex Sea-Land Galloway		 A.G. Weser,
Bremen		 27 Sep 1972 16 Apr 1982

12 Jul 1984

    
   

 

    
LENGTH 288.38m
BEAM 32.16m
DISPLACEMENT 287, 288, 292: 29993 tons / 55588 tons (fl)
289, 293: 30391 tons / 55560 tons (fl)
290, 291: 31017 tons / 55425 tons (fl)
294: 29692 tons / 55350 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 2 sets G.E. geared steam turbines; 2 props; 120000shp
SPEED 33 knots
RANGE 12200 / 27
CREW 43 (12 when in lay-up)
COMMENTS  


WHEAT CLASS PREPOSITIONING SHIP

T-AK Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
3016 LCPL Roy M. Wheat
ex Bazaliya
ex Vladimir Vaslayayev		 *** *** 1987    
   

 

    
LENGTH 263.10m
BEAM 30.01m
DISPLACEMENT 50570 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 2 gas turbines; 2 steam turbines; 2 props; 46000shp
SPEED 26.5 knots
RANGE 40000 / 26.5
CREW 25
COMMENTS  


PAUL BUCK CLASS TRANSPORT TANKERS

T-AOT Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
1121 Gus W. Darnell
ex Ocean Freedom		 American SB,
Tampa		 10 Aug 1985 11 Sep 1985    
1122 Paul Buck
ex Ocean Champion		 American SB,
Tampa		 1 Jun 1985 11 Sep 1985    
1123 Samuel L. Cobb
ex Ocean Triumph		 American SB,
Tampa		 2 Nov 1985 15 Nov 1985    
1124 Richard G. Matthiesen
ex Ocean Spirit		 American SB,
Tampa		 15 Feb 1986 18 Feb 1986    
1125 Lawrence H. Gianella
ex Ocean Star		 American SB,
Tampa		 19 Apr 1986 22 Apr 1986    
   

 

    
LENGTH 187.45m
BEAM 27.43m
DISPLACEMENT 9000 tons / 39624 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 1 diesel; 1 prop; 15300shp
SPEED 16 knots
RANGE 12000 / 16
CREW 24
COMMENTS  


SAMUEL GOMPERS CLASS DESTROYER TENDERS

AD Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
37 Samuel Gompers Puget Sound NSY 14 May 1966 1 Jul 1967 27 Oct 1995 7 Apr 1999: Stricken
Retained at Norfolk Naval Base
38 Puget Sound Puget Sound NSY 16 Sep 1966 27 Apr 1968   27 Jan 1996: Reserve
41 Yellowstone General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCo),
San Diego		 27 Jan 1979 28 Jun 1980 31 Jan 1996 7 Apr 1999: Stricken
28 Jul 2001: Transferred to MARAD
42 Acadia General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCo),
San Diego		 28 Jul 1979 6 Jun 1981   16 Dec 1994: Reserve
43 Cape Cod General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCo),
San Diego		 2 Aug 1980 17 Apr 1982 23 Sep 1995 7 Apr 1999: Stricken
28 Jul 2001: Transferred to MARAD
44 Shenandoah General Dynamics National Steel & Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCo),
San Diego		 6 Feb 1982 17 Dec 1983 13 Sep 1996 7 Apr 1999: Stricken
28 Jul 2001: Transferred to MARAD
   

 

    
LENGTH 196.29m
BEAM 25.91m
DISPLACEMENT ***
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 2 sets geared steam turbines; 1 prop; 20000shp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE -
CREW 1420 - 1590
COMMENTS -


DIXIE CLASS DESTROYER TENDERS

AD Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
14 Dixie *** *** *** *** 15 Jun 1982: Sold for Scrap
15 Prairie New York SB 9 Dec 1939 5 Aug 1940 *** ***
17 Piedmont *** *** *** 30 Sep 1982 18 Oct 1982: Transferred to Turkey
18 Sierra Tampa SB 23 Feb 1943 20 Mar 1944 *** ***
19 Yosemite Tampa SB 16 May 1943 25 Mar 1944 *** ***
   

 

    
LENGTH 161.70m
BEAM 22.33m
DISPLACEMENT 9450 tons / 17190 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 20mm Ml67 AA (I x 4)
MACHINERY 2 sets geared steam turbines; 2 props; 11000shp
SPEED 18 knots
RANGE 12200 / 12
CREW 872
COMMENTS -


SAFEGUARD CLASS SALVAGE SHIPS

ARS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
50 Safeguard Peterson Builders,
Sturgeon Bay		 12 Nov 1983 17 Aug 1985    
51 Grasp Peterson Builders,
Sturgeon Bay		 21 Apr 1984 14 Dec 1985    
52 Salvor Peterson Builders,
Sturgeon Bay		 28 Jul 1984 14 Jun 1986    
53 Grapple Peterson Builders,
Sturgeon Bay		 8 Dec 1984 15 Nov 1986    
   

 

    
LENGTH 77.72m
BEAM 15.54m
DISPLACEMENT 2482-2633 tons / 3181-3317 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 4 Caterpillar D399 diesels; 2 CP props; 4400bhp
SPEED 13.5 knots
RANGE 8000 / 12
CREW 99
COMMENTS -


BOLSTER CLASS SALVAGE SHIPS

ARS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
38 Bolster Basalt Rock Co.,
Napa		 23 Dec 1944 1 May 1945    
39 Conserver Basalt Rock Co.,
Napa		 27 Jan 1945 9 Jun 1945    
40 Hoist Basalt Rock Co.,
Napa		 31 Mar 1945 21 Jul 1945    
41 Opportune Basalt Rock Co.,
Napa		 31 Mar 1945 5 Oct 1945    
42 Reclaimer Basalt Rock Co.,
Napa		 25 Jun 1945 20 Dec 1945    
43 Recovery Basalt Rock Co.,
Napa		 4 Aug 1945 15 May 1946    
   

 

    
LENGTH 65.10m
BEAM 13.40m
DISPLACEMENT 1530 tons / 2045 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 20mm Mk67 AA
2 / 12.7mm machine guns
MACHINERY 4 diesels; electric drive; 2 props; 3060shp
SPEED 14.5 knots
RANGE 20000 / 7
CREW 103
COMMENTS -


L.Y. SPEAR CLASS SUBMARINE TENDERS

AS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
36 L.Y. Spear General Dynamics,
Quincy		 7 Sep 1967 28 Feb 1970 6 Sep 1996 3 May 1999: Stricken for disposal
37 Dixon General Dynamics,
Quincy		 20 Jun 1970 7 Aug 1971 30 Sep 1995 18 Mar 1996: Stricken for Scrapping
39 Emory S. Land Lockheed Shipbuilding,
Seattle		 4 May 1977 7 Jul 1979    
40 Frank Cable Lockheed Shipbuilding,
Seattle		 14 Jan 1978 5 Feb 1980    
41 McKee Lockheed Shipbuilding,
Seattle		 16 Feb 1980 15 Aug 1981 30 Sep 1999 Stored in reserve, Portsmouth, Virginia
   

 

    
LENGTH 196.29m
BEAM 25.91m
DISPLACEMENT 13911-14135 tons / 22826-23128 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 12.7mm machine guns
MACHINERY 1 set de Laval geared steam turbines; 1 prop; 20000shp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE -
CREW 1350
COMMENTS -


SIMON LAKE CLASS SUBMARINE TENDERS

AS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
33 Simon Lake Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
Bremerton		 8 Feb 1964 7 Nov 1964 10 Sep 1999 Retained in Reserve
34 Canopus Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
Bremerton		 12 Feb 1965 4 Nov 1965 30 Nov 1994 3 May 1995: Stricken
   

 

    
LENGTH 196.20m
BEAM 25.90m
DISPLACEMENT 13797 tons / 20088 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 12.7mm machine guns
MACHINERY 1 set de Laval geared steam turbines; 1 prop; 20000shp
SPEED 18 knots
RANGE -
CREW 612
COMMENTS -


HUNLEY CLASS SUBMARINE TENDERS

AS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
31 Hunley Newport News SB 28 Sep 1961 16 Jun 1962 *** ***
32 Holland Ingalls SY,
Pascagoula		 19 Jan 1963 7 Sep 1963 *** ***
   

 

    
LENGTH 182.60m
BEAM 25.30m
DISPLACEMENT 11000 tons / 19819 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 20mm Mk67 AA (I x 4)
MACHINERY 10 diesels; 1 prop; 15000shp
SPEED 19 knots
RANGE 10000 / 12
CREW 659
COMMENTS -


FULTON CLASS SUBMARINE TENDERS

AS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
18 Orion Moore SB,
Oakland		 14 Oct 1942 30 Sep 1943 *** ***
   

 

    
LENGTH 161.40m
BEAM 22.30m
DISPLACEMENT 9734 tons / 18000 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 20mm Mk67 AA (I x 4)
MACHINERY 8 G.M. diesels; electric drive; 2 props; 11200shp
SPEED 15.5 knots
RANGE 32000 / 15
CREW 575
COMMENTS -


PIGEON CLASS SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIPS

ASR Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
21 Pigeon Alabama DD & SB,
Mobile		 13 Sep 1969 28 Apr 1973 *** ***
22 Ortolan Alabama DD & SB,
Mobile		 10 Sep 1969 14 Jul 1973 *** ***
   

 

    
LENGTH 76.50m
BEAM 26.20m
DISPLACEMENT 3411 tons / 4570 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 20mm Mk67 AA (I x 2)
MACHINERY 4 Alco diesels; 2 props; 6000bhp
SPEED 15 knots
RANGE 8500 / 13
CREW 196 + 24 DSRV crew
COMMENTS -


CHANTICLEER CLASS SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIPS

ASR Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
13 Kittiwake Savannah Machine & Foundry 10 Jul 1945 18 Jul 1946 *** ***
15 Sunbird Savannah Machine & Foundry 3 Apr 1946 28 Jan 1947 *** ***
   

 

    
LENGTH 76.70m
BEAM 13.40m
DISPLACEMENT 1670 tons / 2015 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 20mm Mk67 AA (I x 2)
MACHINERY 4 G.M. diesels; 1 prop; 3000bhp
SPEED 15 knots
RANGE -
CREW 103
COMMENTS -


EDENTON CLASS SALVAGE & RESCUE SHIPS

ATS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
1 Edenton Brooke Marine,
Lowestoft		 15 May 1968 23 Jan 1971 *** ***
2 Beaufort Brooke Marine,
Lowestoft		 20 Dec 1968 22 Jan 1972 *** ***
3 Brunswick Brooke Marine,
Lowestoft		 14 Nov 1969 19 Dec 1972 *** ***
   

 

    
LENGTH 88.00m
BEAM 15.25m
DISPLACEMENT 2650 tons / 3200 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 20mm Mk67 AA (I x 2)
MACHINERY 4 Paxman diesels; 2 CP props; 6000bhp
SPEED 16 knots
RANGE 10000 / 13
CREW 130
COMMENTS -


VULCAN CLASS REPAIR SHIPS

AR Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
5 Vulcan New York SB,
Camden		 14 Dec 1940 16 Jun 1941 *** 27 Sep 1991: Reserve
6 Ajax *** *** *** *** 31 Dec 1986: Reserve
May 1989: Stricken
7 Hector *** *** *** *** 31 Mar 1987: Reserve
20 Apr 1989: Transferred to Pakistan
8 Jason Los Angeles SB & DD 3 Apr 1943 19 Jun 1944 *** ***
   

 

    
LENGTH 161.37m
BEAM 22.35m
DISPLACEMENT 9325 tons / 16245 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 20mm Mk67 AA (I x 4)
MACHINERY 2 sets geared steam turbines; 2 props; 11535shp
SPEED 19 knots
RANGE 18000 / 12
CREW 841
COMMENTS -


WRIGHT CLASS AVIATION LOGISTIC SUPPORT SHIPS

T-AVB Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
3 Wright
ex Young America
ex Mormacsun		 Ingalls SB,
Pascagoula		 * 1970   Converted Dec-84 to May-86 
4 Curtiss
ex Great Republic
ex Mormacsky		 Ingalls SB,
Pascagoula		 * 1969   Converted Dec-85 to Aug-87
   

 

    
LENGTH 183.49m
BEAM 27.43m
DISPLACEMENT 12409 tons / 23800 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 2 sets G.E. geared steam turbines; 1 prop; 30000shp
SPEED 23.5 knots
RANGE 9000 / 23
CREW 23 + 300 marines
COMMENTS Converted from C5-S-78a type Seabridge roll-on/roll-off vehicle cargo carriers by Todd SY.  Maintained om 5 day recall, T-AVB3 at Baltimore and T-AVB4 at San Diego.


POWHATAN CLASS FLEET TUGS

T-ATF Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
166 Powhatan Marinette Marine,
Marinette		 24 Jun 1978 15 Jun 1979 1 Feb 1999 On lease to Donjon Marine Co. 
167 Narrangansett Marinette Marine,
Marinette		 28 Nov 1978 9 Jan 1979 18 Oct 1999 Sold for Commercial Service
168 Catawba Marinette Marine,
Marinette		 12 May 1979 28 May 1980    
169 Navajo Marinette Marine,
Marinette		 20 Dec 1979 13 Jun 1980    
170 Mohawk Marinette Marine,
Marinette		 5 Apr 1980 16 Oct 1980    
171 Sioux Marinette Marine,
Marinette		 30 Oct 1980 12 May 1981    
172 Apache Marinette Marine,
Marinette		 20 Dec 1980 30 Jul 1981    
   

 

    
LENGTH 73.20m
BEAM 12.80m
DISPLACEMENT 1647 tons / 2260 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT nil
MACHINERY 2 G.M. diesels; electric drive; 2 Kort-nozzle CP props; 4500shp
SPEED 15 knots
RANGE 10000 / 13
CREW 24
COMMENTS -


JOINT VENTURE CLASS PASSENGER & VEHICLE FERRY

IX Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
532 HSV-X1 Joint Venture
ex Incat 050
ex TopCat
ex DevilCat		 INCAT,
Hobart		 7 Nov 1998 21 Nov 1998   25 Jul 2001: Chartered
   

 

    
LENGTH 96.00m
BEAM 26.00m
DISPLACEMENT 940 tons / 1668 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2  / 7.62mm machine guns
MACHINERY 4 Caterpillar 3618 diesels; 4 waterjets; 30000bhp
SPEED 52 knots
RANGE 1100 / 35
CREW 30
COMMENTS *


IMPECCABLE CLASS OCEAN SURVEILLANCE SHIPS

T-AGOS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
23 Impeccable Friede-Goldman-Halter,
Moss Point		 25 Apr 1998 23 Mar 2001    
   

 

    
LENGTH 85.80m
BEAM 29.20m
DISPLACEMENT 2809 tons / 5380 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT -
MACHINERY 3 diesel generator sets; 2 props; 5000shp
SPEED 15 knots
RANGE 8000 / 15
CREW 50
COMMENTS -


VICTORIOUS CLASS OCEAN SURVEILLANCE SHIPS

T-AGOS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
19 Victorious McDermott Inc.,
Morgan City		 3 May 1990 13 Aug 1991    
20 Able McDermott Inc.,
Morgan City		 16 Feb 1991 24 Jul 1992   Reserve
21 Effective McDermott Inc.,
Morgan City		 26 Sep 1991 15 Jan 1993    
22 Loyal McDermott Inc.,
Morgan City		 19 Sep 1992 11 Jul 1993    
   

 

    
LENGTH 70.71m
BEAM 28.96m
DISPLACEMENT 3100 tons / 3384 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT -
MACHINERY 4 diesel generator sets; 2 props
SPEED 16 knots
RANGE 3000 / 9.5
CREW 34
COMMENTS -


STALWART CLASS OCEAN SURVEILLANCE SHIPS

T-AGOS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
1 Stalwart Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 11 Jul 1983 9 Apr 1984 Feb 2003 Transferred to MARAD
2 Contender Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 20 Dec 1983 29 Jul 1984 1 Oct 1992 Transferred to US Merchant Marine Academy renamed Kings Pointer
3 Vindicator Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 1 Jun 1984 21 Nov 1984 5 May 2001 Transferred to US Coast Guard
4 Triumph Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 7 Sep 1984 19 Feb 1985 20 Jun 1994  
5 Assurance Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 12 Jan 1985 1 May 1985 28 Mar 1994 28 Oct 1999: Sold to Portugal
6 Persistent Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 6 Apr 1985 14 Aug 1985 15 May 2001  
7 Indomitable Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 16 Jul 1985 1 Dec 1985 9 Dec 2002  
8 Prevail Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 7 Dec 1985 5 Mar 1986    
9 Assertive Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 20 Jun 1986 12 Sep 1986 1 Sep 2003 2004: Transferred to NOAA
10 Invincible Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 1 Nov 1986 30 Jan 1987 6 Feb 1995  
11 Audacious Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 28 Jan 1989 12 Jun 1989 30 Nov 1995 9 Dec 1996: Transferred to Portugal
12 Bold Tacoma Boatbuilders,
Tacoma		 22 May 1989 20 Oct 1989 1 Mar 2003  
13 Adventurous Halter Marine,
Moss Point		 *** *** 1 Jun 1992 Transferred to NOAA
14 Worthy Halter Marine,
Moss Point		 6 Feb 1988 7 Apr 1989 17 Mar 1993  
15 Titan Halter Marine,
Moss Point		 18 Jun 1988 8 Mar 1989 30 Aug 1993 Transferred to NOAA
16 Capable Halter Marine,
Moss Point		 28 Oct 1988 9 Jun 1989    
17 Tenacious Halter Marine,
Moss Point		 17 Feb 1989 29 Sep 1989 6 Feb 1995 10 Oct 1996: Transferred to New Zealand
18 Relentless Halter Marine,
Moss Point		 12 May 1989 12 Jan 1990 17 Mar 1993 Transferred to NOAA
   

 

    
LENGTH 68.28m
BEAM 13.11m
DISPLACEMENT 1459 tons / 2282 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT -
MACHINERY 4 diesels; 2 props; 2200shp
SPEED 11 knots
RANGE 11200 / 11
CREW 19
COMMENTS -

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