USNS Richard G. Matthiesen (T-AOT-1124) was one of four tankers, known as T5s, with double hulls ice-strengthened for protection against damage during missions in extreme climates. She was part of Military Sealift Command's Sealift Program, transporting fuel for the Department of Defense. Richard G. Matthiesen had missions including refueling the National Science Foundation in Antarctica and Thule Air Base in Greenland. She was named after Richard G Matthiesen, a Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal recipient.

History
United States
NamesakeRichard G. Matthiesen
OwnerMaritime Administration
OperatorMilitary Sealift Command
BuilderAmerican Ship Building Company, Tampa, Florida
AcquiredFebruary 18 1986
In serviceFebruary 18 1986
Out of serviceMarch 31 2011
StrickenMarch 31 2011
Identification
Honors and
awards
FateTransferred to the Maritime Administration
General characteristics
TypeType 5 Oil tanker
Tonnage
  • 21,471 tons GT
  • 33,095 DWT
Length617 ft 2 in (188 m)
Beam91 ft 6 in (28 m)
Draft28 ft 4 in (9 m)
Propulsion1 Sulzer 5RTA 76 diesel; 18,400 hp sustained; 1 shaft
Speed33 knots (61 km/h; 38 mph)
Capacity237,766 barrels of oil fuel
Complement24 civilians, 18 civilians (reduced operating status)
ArmamentNone
Aviation facilitiesLanding pad

Richard G. Matthiesen went out of service on March 31 2011 and transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal.

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