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USNS Mission Loreto
SS ''Mission Loreto'' was a Type T2-SE-A2 tanker, Type T2-SE-A2 tanker (ship), tanker built for the United States Maritime Commission during World War II. After the war she was acquired by the United States Navy as USS ''Mission Loreto'' (AO-116). Later the tanker transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service as USNS ''Mission Loreto'' (T-AO-116). She was a and was named for Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó, located in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, considered the "Head and Mother of all the California Missions." Career ''Mission Loreto'' was laid down on 27 April 1944 under a Maritime Commission contract by Marine Ship Corporation, Sausalito, California, Sausalito, California; launched 28 June 1944; sponsored by Mrs. S. D. Bechtel; and delivered 22 July 1944. Operated, under charter, by Los Angeles Tanker Operators Inc., she spent the remainder of the War transporting fuel to Allied forces in the western Pacific Ocean, Pacific, during which time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Full Displacement
The stability conditions of watercraft are the various standard loading configurations to which a ship, boat, or offshore platform may be subjected. They are recognized by classification societies such as Det Norske Veritas, Lloyd's Register and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Classification societies follow rules and guidelines laid down by International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) conventions, the International Maritime Organization and laws of the country under which the vessel is flagged, such as the Code of Federal Regulations. Stability is normally broken into two distinct types: intact and damaged. Intact stability The vessel is in normal operational configuration. The hull is not breached in any compartment. The vessel will be expected to meet various stability criteria such as GMt (metacentric height), area under the GZ (righting lever) curve, range of stability, trim, etc. Intact conditions Lightship or Light Displacement The vessel is com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |