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 launched, 19 May 1973 and delivered to the Maritime Administration, 12 September 1973, for operation by Delta Line. She was reacquired by the Maritime Administration for assignment to the ready reserve fleet (RRF), 14 May 1987 and berthed at Beaumont, TX as part of the Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Fleet. When activated Cape Flattery is assigned to Military Sealift Command (MSC) as one of the Military Sealift Command's four LASH Ready Reserve Force Ships. Cape Flattery can be activated in 10 days
 SS Cape Flattery (AK-5070)
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| History | |
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 United States | |
| Name | SS Cape Flattery (AK-5070) |
| Builder | Avondale Industries Corp., New Orleans, LA |
| Laid down | 10 February 1972 |
| Launched | 19 May 1973 |
| Acquired | 14 May 1987 |
| Homeport | Beaumont, TX |
| Identification |
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| Status | In ready reserve since 1987. Ten days needed to activate. |
| Notes | Launched as SS Delta Norte |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Lighter Aboard Ship (LASH) Barge Carrier |
| Displacement | 57,150 tons |
| Length | 894 ft 0 in (272.49 m) |
| Beam | 100 ft 0 in (30.48 m) |
| Draft | 39 ft 0 in (11.89 m) |
| Propulsion | steam turbine, single propeller |
| Speed | 18.7 kn (21.5 mph; 34.6 km/h) |
| Capacity | 89 barges |
| Complement | Full Operational Status: 31 civilian mariners |
| Armament | None |
| Aviation facilities | None |
See also
edit- SS Cape Farewell (AK-5073) sister ship
References
edit- SS Cape Flattery (AK-5070)
This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. The entry can be found here.
