MV Cape Kennedy (T-AKR-5083)

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USS Cape Kennedy.jpg
MV Cape Kennedy moored at New Orleans 2007
History
United States
NameMV Cape Kennedy (T-AKR-5083)
NamesakeCape Kennedy
OwnerUnited States Maritime Administration
Operator
Laid down24 June 1978
Launched17 October 1978 as MV Nedlloyd Rosario
RenamedMV Rosario Date unknown, MV Cape Kennedy
HomeportNew Orleans, LA
Identification
StatusNational Defense Reserve Fleet
General characteristics
Displacement15,718 tons light; 44,466 tons full
Length696 ft (212 m)
Beam106 ft (32 m)
Draft35 ft (11 m)
PropulsionSingle diesel, single screw
Speed16.6 knots
Complement25
Time to activate5 Days

MV Cape Kennedy (T-AKR 5083) is one of the United States Military Sealift Command's 27 Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and one of the 44 Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships in the Sealift Program Office.

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