USNS 2ND LT JOHN P. BOBO   (T-AK 3008)
Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS 2nd LT John P. Bobo is one of Military Sealift Command's twelve Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  673 feet, 2 inches • Beam:  105 feet, 6 inches • Draft:  33 feet • Displacement:  46,111 long tons • Speed:  17.7 knots • Civilian:  29 contract mariners • Military:  8 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: January 29, 2008

USNS SGT WILLIAM R. BUTTON   (T-AK 3012)
Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS SGT William R. Button is one of Military Sealift Command's twelve Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  673 feet, 2 inches • Beam:  105 feet, 6 inches • Draft:  33 feet • Displacement:  46,111 long tons • Speed:  17.7 knots • Civilian:  29 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: January 16, 2009

MV SSG EDWARD A. CARTER, JR.   (T-AK 4544)
Container Ship

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MV SSG Edward A. Carter, Jr. is one of Military Sealift Command's six Container Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  949.8 feet • Beam:  105.9 feet • Draft:  35 feet • Displacement:  74,500 long tons • Speed:  18 knots • Civilian:  22 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: August 25, 2006

MV TSGT JOHN A. CHAPMAN   (T-AK 323)
Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

MV TSGT John A. Chapman is one of Military Sealift Command's twelve Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  670 feet • Beam:  87 feet • Draft:  34 feet, six inches • Displacement:  26,378 long tons • Speed:  16 knots • Civilian:  21 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: January 17, 2013

USNS CHARLTON   (T-AKR 314)
Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS Charlton is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  950 feet • Beam:  106 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  62,644 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  30 contract mariners • Military:  5 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: February 3, 2011

SS CURTISS   (T-AVB 4)
Aviation Logistics Support Ship

SS Curtiss is one of Military Sealift Command's two Aviation Logistics Support Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  602 feet • Beam:  90 feet, 2 inches • Draft:  32 feet, 10 inches • Displacement:  23,800 long tons • Speed:  19 knots • Status:  Reduced Operating Status (5) • Civilian:  FOS 40/ ROS 9 contract mariners • Time to Activate:  5 days • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   SS Curtiss is part of the RRF, but is dedicated to USMC aviation logistics support under the Prepositioning Program. Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: October 24, 2006

USNS DAHL   (T-AKR 312)
Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS Dahl is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  950 feet • Beam:  106 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  62,644 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  30 contract mariners • Military:  5 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: December 2, 2009

MV MAJ BERNARD F FISHER   (T-AK 4396)
Container Ship

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MV MAJ Bernard F Fisher is one of Military Sealift Command's six Container Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  652 feet • Beam:  105 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  48,000 long tons • Speed:  19.0 knots • Civilian:  24 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: May 29, 2013

USNS LEWIS AND CLARK   (T-AKE 1)
Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship

General Dynamics NASSCO photo

USNS Lewis and Clark is one of Military Sealift Command's fourteen Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  689 feet • Beam:  105.6 feet • Draft:  29.9 feet • Displacement:  41,000 long tons • Speed:  20 knots • Civilian:  124 civil service mariners • Military:  11 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: April 18, 2013

USNS 1ST LT BALDOMERO LOPEZ   (T-AK 3010)
Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS 1st LT Baldomero Lopez is one of Military Sealift Command's twelve Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  673 feet, 2 inches • Beam:  105 feet, 6 inches • Draft:  33 feet • Displacement:  46,111 long tons • Speed:  17.7 knots • Civilian:  29 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: October 24, 2006

USNS 1ST LT JACK LUMMUS   (T-AK 3011)
Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS 1st LT Jack Lummus is one of Military Sealift Command's twelve Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  673 feet, 2 inches • Beam:  105 feet, 6 inches • Draft:  33 feet • Displacement:  46,111 long tons • Speed:  17.7 knots • Civilian:  29 contract mariners • Military:  8 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: October 24, 2006

MV LTC JOHN U. D. PAGE   (T-AK 4543)
Container Ship

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MV LTC John U. D. Page is one of Military Sealift Command's six Container Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  949.8 feet • Beam:  105.9 feet • Draft:  35 feet • Displacement:  74,500 long tons • Speed:  18 knots • Civilian:  20 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: April 25, 2008

USNS PILILAAU   (T-AKR 304)
Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS Pililaau is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  950 feet • Beam:  106 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  62,069 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  30 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: April 18, 2013

USNS POMEROY   (T-AKR 316)
Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS Pomeroy is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  950 feet • Beam:  106 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  62,644 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  30 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: August 1, 2011

USNS RED CLOUD   (T-AKR 313)
Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS Red Cloud is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  950 feet • Beam:  106 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  62,644 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  30 contract mariners • Military:  5 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: October 24, 2006

USNS SACAGAWEA   (T-AKE 2)
Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship

General Dynamics NASSCO photo

USNS Sacagawea is one of Military Sealift Command's fourteen Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  689 feet • Beam:  105.6 feet • Draft:  29.9 feet • Displacement:  41,000 long tons • Speed:  20 knots • Civilian:  124 civil service mariners • Military:  11 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Visit the ship's website Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: April 18, 2013

USNS SEAY   (T-AKR 302)
Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS Seay is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  950 feet • Beam:  106 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  62,069 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  30 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: September 27, 2011

USNS SISLER   (T-AKR 311)
Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

View 1st Lt. George K. Sisler's Medal of Honor citation

USNS Sisler is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  950 feet • Beam:  106 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  62,644 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  30 contract mariners • Military:  5 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: September 27, 2011

USNS SODERMAN   (T-AKR 317)
Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

View PFC William A. Soderman's Medal of Honor citation

USNS Soderman is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  950 feet • Beam:  106 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  62, 644 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  30 contract mariners • Military:  5 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: November 15, 2010

USNS GYSGT FRED W. STOCKHAM   (T-AK 3017)
Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham is one of Military Sealift Command's twelve Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  906 feet • Beam:  105 feet, 7 inches • Draft:  34 feet, 4 inches • Displacement:  55,123 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  26 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: January 17, 2013

HSV 2 SWIFT   (HSV 2)
High-Speed Vessel

HSV 2 Swift is one of Military Sealift Command's two High-Speed Vessels and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  331 feet 4 inches • Beam:  87 feet 5 inches • Draft:  11 feet • Displacement:  1,463.6 short tons • Speed:  35 knots • Civilian:  17 contract mariners • Military:  as required by mission • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: September 21, 2009

USNS WATKINS   (T-AKR 315)
Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

Photo by Ken Wright, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company View Master Sergeant Travis E. Watkins' Medal of Honor citation

USNS Watkins is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  950 feet • Beam:  106 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  62,644 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  30 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: August 25, 2011

USNS WATSON   (T-AKR 310)
Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

View Private George Watson's Medal of Honor citation

USNS Watson is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  950 feet • Beam:  106 feet • Draft:  34 feet • Displacement:  62,644 long tons • Speed:  24.0 knots • Civilian:  30 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: January 17, 2013

USNS VADM K. R. WHEELER   (T-AG 5001)
Offshore Petroleum Distribution System

USNS Vadm K. R. Wheeler is a Military Sealift Command Offshore Petroleum Distribution System and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  348.5 feet • Beam:  70 feet • Draft:  26.0 feet • Displacement:  • Speed:  15 knots • Civilian:  26 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: October 10, 2012

USNS PFC DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS   (T-AK 3009)
Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ship

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USNS PFC Dewayne T. Williams is one of Military Sealift Command's twelve Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  673 feet, 2 inches • Beam:  105 feet, 6 inches • Draft:  33 feet • Displacement:  46,111 long tons • Speed:  16.4 knots • Civilian:  29 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: March 31, 2010

SS WRIGHT   (T-AVB 3)
Aviation Logistics Support Ship

SS Wright is one of Military Sealift Command's two Aviation Logistics Support Ships and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  602 feet • Beam:  90 feet, 2 inches • Draft:  29 feet, 10 inches • Displacement:  23,800 long tons • Speed:  19 knots • Status:  Reduced Operating Status (5) • Civilian:  FOS 41/ ROS 9 contract mariners • Time to Activate:  5 days • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   SS Wright is part of the RRF, but is dedicated to USMC aviation logistics support. Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: October 24, 2006