SS ''Cape Farewell'' (AK-5073) was laid down in 1973, as SS ''Delta Mar'', a Maritime Administration type (
C9-S-81d
Type C8-class ships are a type of Heavy Lift Barge Carrier. Type C8 ships were the 8th type of ship designed by the United States Maritime Commission (MARCOM) in the late 1960s. As done with the Type C1 ships and Type C2 ships, MARCOM circulated ...
) hull under Maritime Administration contract (MA 259) at
Avondale Industries Corp., New Orleans, LA. She launched and delivered to the Maritime Administration for operation by Delta Line. She was renamed SS ''American Mar'' and reacquired by the Maritime Administration for assignment to the
Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF), 2 April 1987. She is currently assigned to the
Beaumont Reserve Fleet
The Beaumont Reserve Fleet, was established by act of Congress in 1946, as a component of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF). The fleet is located in Beaumont, Texas.
History
In 1946, the US Government excavated 24 million cubic yards of s ...
as part of the Maritime Administration ''Ready Reserve Fleet''. When activated ''Cape Farewell'' is assigned to
Military Sealift Command
Military Sealift Command (MSC) is an organization that controls the replenishment and military transport ships of the United States Navy. Military Sealift Command has the responsibility for providing sealift and ocean transportation for all US m ...
(MSC) as one of four LASH Ready Reserve Force Ships. ''Cape Farewell'' can be activated in 10 days (ROS-10)
See also
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SS Cape Flattery (AK-5070)
SS ''Cape Flattery'' (AK-5070) was laid down on 10 February 1972, as SS ''Delta Norte'' a Maritime Administration type (C9-S-81d) hull under Maritime Administration contract (MA 259) at Avondale Industries Corp., New Orleans, LA. She was launc ...
sister ship
References
avsource.org, SS Cape Farewell (AK-5073)*
External links
National Defense Reserve Fleet Inventory
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Ships built in Bridge City, Louisiana
1973 ships