SS Cape Mohican (T-AKR-5065)
- SS Cape Mohican (T-AKR-5065)
The SS "Cape Mohican" (T-AKR-5065) is a sea barge heavy lift ship in the service of the Military Sealift Command (MSC).
She was laid down on 15 July 1971 as "Tillie Lykes" under Maritime Administration contract (MA hull 243) at General Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts. She was launched on 23 September 1972 and delivered on 16 March 1973 to Lykes Bros Steamship Co. for commercial service. Returned to the Maritime Administration on 20 March 1986, she was renamed "Cape Mohican" and designated T-AKR-5065.
"Cape Mohican" was activated for service during Desert Storm, and has performed various transportation duties over the years. She is berthed at Alameda, California as part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Regular maintenance and sea trials keep her ready to activate on five days' notice.
References
* [http://www.msc.navy.mil/factsheet/cape-mohican.htm Factsheet on the website of the MSC]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/54/545065.htm NavSource Online Service Ship Photo Archive: "Mohican"]
* [http://www.pmars.imsg.com/detail.asp?Ship=779 Maritime Administration Record Detail: "Mohican"]
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