Fatima Bahtic – Naval Today Credit: NASSCO via LinkedIn General Dynamics NASSCO has launched T-AO 212, also known as Hull 578, into San Diego Bay. The vessel slid down the shipyard’s ways during the launch, marking a milestone in its construction. NASSCO employees. The shipyard’s launch team worked overnight and into the early morning toContinue reading “NASSCO launches US Navy’s T-AO 212”
Category Archives: USNS – Military Sealift Command
Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) in the Pacific. Oct 24, 2026
The U.S. Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Kawishiwi (T-AO-146), center, replenishing the U.S. Navy battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) and the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) on 25 July 1986.
US Naval Transport Ship Wisteria, Wynyard Wharf, Auckland, 1946
Carrying the last of the American forces to leave Australia, in addition to several Australian war brides and children of American servicemen, the United States Army transport ‘Wisteria’ docked at Auckland to pick up supplies and two American seamen. It then sailed for Seattle, calling at Honolulu en route. 1946-12-04
USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Completes Trials
BySeaWaves Magazine – Aug 6, 2026 Photographer unknown USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8) successfully completed Acceptance Trials July 17 following a three-day underway off the coast of southern California. ESB 8 is the final Expeditionary Sea Base in production and is scheduled for delivery later this summer. During the underway period, the shipContinue reading “USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Completes Trials”
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