That's right, you never know what will show up in the harbor. The Sea Bird. Built as the U.S. Army U.S. Army Freight and Supply Ship FS-289 at Wheeler Shipbuilding, Whitestone New York in 1944. Acquired and converted to a Camano-class cargo ship by the US Navy on 1 July 1950 and was placed in service as USNS New Bedford (AKL-17).
Who said the Army can't have their own ships?
from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_New_Bedford
Absolutely fascinating stuff. Good research!
ReplyDeleteGreat bit of history that passes all of those who are too busy making money.
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