USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188)

USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188)

USNS "Joshua Humphreys" (T-AO-188) was a sclass|Henry J. Kaiser|fleet replenishment oiler. She was named for Joshua Humphreys, who designed the six original US Navy frigates.

As of 22 March 2008, "Humphreys" was moored in the Delaware River, in the Naval Inactive Ship Facility at the former Philadelphia Navy Yard.

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*NVR|http://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/AO188.htm


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