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MV Cape Kennedy AKR 5083
Wikipedia MV Cape Knox
AKR-5082
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K Class Roll-on/Roll-off
ships are primarily vehicle transporters that allows vehicles to drive
on or off the ship via ramps. RO/RO cargo includes wheeled, tracked,
self-propelled, and towed vehicles and equipment. A series of external
and internal ramps facilitate the loading and discharge of RO/RO cargo.
To maintain safe operations, the ramp angle for loading/unloading
procedures is no greater than 15 degrees. When designing wheeled or
tracked equipment, the materiel developer/contractor must allow for
adequate clearance underneath the vehicle to prevent contact at the
ramp crest/toe for a 15 degree ramp and enough clearance above the
vehicle to prevent projection interference problems.
Specifications: Hull: Type Dsl/Netherld -RO-RO Displacement: 15,718 t.(lt) 44,466 t.(fl) Length: 659.9' Beam: 105.77' Draft: 35.2' (max) Speed: 16.6 kts. Cargo Capacity (75%) 110,184 sq. ft. Complement: Fully Operational Status 25 Reduced Operational Status 9 Armament: none Propulsion: one slow speed diesel engine, one shaft |
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Area - New Orleans, LA
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![]() Algol class vehicle cargo ships,
also known as Fast Sealift Ships (FSS)
or SL-7s, are currently the fastest cargo ships in the world, capable
of speeds in excess of 33 knots (61 km/h). Originally built in
1972 and 1973 as high-speed container ships known as SL-7's for
Sea-Land Services, Inc., the ships' high operating costs limited their
profitability. All eight ships were acquired by the US Navy in 1981 and
1982, with the last ship converted, recommissioned and delivered to
Military Sealift Command in 1986. The conversion entailed the
installation of four cranes, addition of roll on/roll off capability
and a redesign of the cargo hold to better facilitate storage of
vehicles. Due largely to their high cost of operation, all fast sealift
ships are kept in Reduced Operating Status, but can be activated and
ready to sail in 96 hours. All ships are named after bright stars in
the night sky.
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