Oiler USNS NECHES T- AOT 183 Naval Cover 1982 SIGNED by CO Cachet APO
It was canceled 3 Sep 1982. It was franked with stamp "Walker".
This cover is in good, but not perfect condition. Please look at the scan and make your own judgement.
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Falcon Class Transport Tanker:
Laid down in 1971 as MV Falcon Duchess for Falcon Carriers at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, MS.
Launched in 1971
Leased by the US Navy and assigned to the Military Sealift Command (MSC)
Placed in service as USNS Neches (T-AO-183) in 1971
Reclassified a Transport Oiler, T-AOT, date unknown
Placed out of service in 1983
Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown
Returned to Falcon Carriers, date unknown
Renamed MV Eclipse May 18 1984
Renamed MV Duchess in 1992
Final Disposition, fate unknown
Specifications:
Displacement 37,000t. (lt) 46,243t.(fl)
Length 660.2'
Beam 70'
Depth of Hold 46.9'
Draft 36.64'
Speed 14.9kts
Cargo Capacity 296,626 bbls in 18 tanks
Compliment 9 officers, 14 unlicensed
Fuel Capacity 2,272t. heavy oil
Electrical Capacity 1,000kw (2X500 diesel sets)
Propulsion
two Crossley-Pielstick 16PC-2V400 Diesel engines
single propeller, 16,000 bhp