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 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)
History
United States
NameSS Cape Flattery (AK-5070)
BuilderAvondale Industries Corp., New Orleans, LA
Laid down10 February 1972
Launched19 May 1973
Acquired14 May 1987
HomeportBeaumont, TX
Identification
StatusIn ready reserve since 1987. Ten days needed to activate.
NotesLaunched as SS Delta Norte
General characteristics
Class and typeLighter Aboard Ship (LASH) Barge Carrier
Displacement57,150 tons
Length894 ft 0 in (272.49 m)
Beam100 ft 0 in (30.48 m)
Draft39 ft 0 in (11.89 m)
Propulsionsteam turbine, single propeller
Speed18.7 kn (21.5 mph; 34.6 km/h)
Capacity89 barges
ComplementFull Operational Status: 31 civilian mariners
ArmamentNone
Aviation facilitiesNone

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