Virtual Globetrotting: Sea - Military

Virtual Globetrotting: Sea - Military - Sealift and Logistics http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:39:06 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Former Barrett Class Transport USNS Upshur (T-AP-198) / Training Ship State of Maine]]>

Former Barrett Class Transport USNS Upshur (T-AP-198) / Training Ship State of Maine

BEV

Former Barrett Class Transport USNS Upshur (T-AP-198) / Training Ship State of Maine
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-11 11:39:06
Now used as a US Navy fire research ship.]]>

BEV

Former Barrett Class Transport USNS Upshur (T-AP-198) / Training Ship State of Maine
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-11 11:39:06
Now used as a US Navy fire research ship.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56229/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56229/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:39:06 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56229/ 30.66107200 -88.02729500 <![CDATA[RFA Lyme Bay (L3007)]]>

BEV

RFA Lyme Bay (L3007)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-03 14:35:44]]>

BEV

RFA Lyme Bay (L3007)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-03 14:35:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49836/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49836/ Sat, 03 May 2008 14:35:44 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49836/ 55.86672539 -4.32484322 <![CDATA[US Army Watercraft]]>

US Army Watercraft
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: boothy443
@ 2008-02-15 22:46:34
unidentified watercraft, could be a FD type (floating drydock)]]>

US Army Watercraft
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: boothy443
@ 2008-02-15 22:46:34
unidentified watercraft, could be a FD type (floating drydock)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45733/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45733/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:46:34 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45733/ 39.19558600 -76.57682100 <![CDATA[US Army Watercraft]]>

BEV

US Army Watercraft
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: boothy443
@ 2008-02-15 22:14:57]]>

BEV

US Army Watercraft
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: boothy443
@ 2008-02-15 22:14:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45731/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45731/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:14:57 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45731/ 39.19650500 -76.57729800 <![CDATA[2 US Army Tugboats and a US Army barge]]>

BEV

2 US Army Tugboats and a US Army barge
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: boothy443
@ 2008-02-15 22:08:23]]>

BEV

2 US Army Tugboats and a US Army barge
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: boothy443
@ 2008-02-15 22:08:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45730/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45730/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:08:23 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45730/ 39.19705400 -76.57741100 <![CDATA[BD-6801 "Keystone State"]]>

BEV

BD-6801 "Keystone State"
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: boothy443
@ 2008-02-15 21:37:03
Part of the Army's fleet of watercraft]]>

BEV

BD-6801 "Keystone State"
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: boothy443
@ 2008-02-15 21:37:03
Part of the Army's fleet of watercraft]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45729/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45729/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:37:03 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45729/ 39.19764800 -76.57752900 <![CDATA[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort Austin (A386)]]>

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort Austin (A386)

BEV

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort Austin (A386)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-03 10:09:48
RFA Fort Austin (A386) is a fleet stores ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Fort Austin was laid down at Scott Lithgow in 1975, launched in 1978 and commissioned in 1979. These ships were designed to carry a wide range of stores to support other ships, ammunition, food, expolsives. They have extensive aviation facilities,with two flight decks, one to the stearn and one spot on top of the hanger,up to four Sea Kings can be stored in the large hanger. These ships also have the capability to replenish ships at sea, via six RAS points. When the Falklands War began, the ship headed south, taking part in the landings at San Carlos Water as an ammunition ship. In 2000, the ship was part of the British deployment to help restore order in Sierra Leone.

As of September 2007, the ship is undergoing a major refit and modernisation at the A&P Tyne shipyard in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear.]]>

BEV

Controversial US Navy ships in England to be scrapped

BEV

Controversial US Navy ships in England to be scrapped
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-24 14:46:23
In 2003 Able UK Limited won a contract to dismantle, for the recovery of scrap metal, 13 former US Naval Reserve ships. The ships were to be dismantled in a 26 acre dry dock facility on the Tees Estuary.

The ships are owned by US Maritime Administration (MARAD) and had become known in the US as "ghost ships" since they were anchored for years in the James River, Virginia, without anyone on board. The name became a major factor in generating media interest. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42670/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42670/ Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:46:23 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42670/ 54.63479800 -1.19145100 <![CDATA[Oceanographic Survey Ship (i.e. spy ship) USS Waters (TAGS-45)]]>

Oceanographic Survey Ship (i.e. spy ship) USS Waters (TAGS-45)

BEV

Oceanographic Survey Ship (i.e. spy ship) USS Waters (TAGS-45)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-20 14:08:08
The USNS WATERS was acquired for multi-purpose surveys, and became operational at the end of FY1996. Built for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) at a cost of $104.4 million, the Waters replaced the USNS Mizar (T-AGOR 11). Mizar was special-mission ocean survey / "ocean engineering" ship which undertook a variety of covert "ocean engineering" missions in support of surveillance operations and the recovery of sunken hardware of interest to the intelligence community. Funding for that Waters's operations was reduced soon after her completion, and the ships was been converted to support additional missile range instrumentation and submarine navigation research support missions.

Survey Ships gather data which provides much of the military's information on the ocean environment. Oceanographic and hydrographic survey ships are used to study the world's oceans. The collected data helps to improve technology in undersea warfare and enemy ship detection. The oceanographic and hydrographic survey ships' multibeam, wide-angle precision sonar systems make it possible to continuously chart a broad strip of ocean floor. Military Sealift Command's Special Missions program supports worldwide oceanographic programs with ships which perform acoustical, biological, physical and geophysical surveys.]]>

BEV

Three Italian Navy Gorgona class coastal logistics vessels

BEV

Three Italian Navy Gorgona class coastal logistics vessels
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-30 22:11:19
A5337 Gorgona
A5348 Tremiti
A5349 Caprera
]]>

BEV

Three Italian Navy Gorgona class coastal logistics vessels
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-30 22:11:19
A5337 Gorgona
A5348 Tremiti
A5349 Caprera
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34813/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34813/ Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:11:19 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34813/ 44.09756400 9.82440900 <![CDATA[German Navy Westerwald class transport ship (A1435)]]>

German Navy Westerwald class transport ship (A1435)

BEV

German Navy Westerwald class transport ship (A1435)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-08 17:21:42
The Westerwald class transport ships are used by the German Navy to carry ammunition and other matériel.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32650/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32650/ Tue, 08 May 2007 17:21:42 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32650/ 53.53191500 8.16684900 <![CDATA[HDMS Esbern Snare (L17)]]>

HDMS Esbern Snare (L17)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: Hinkkanen
@ 2007-03-04 12:00:13
Command and support ship HDMS Esbern Snare (L17), launched June 21, 2004 and commissioned April 18, 2005, is, together with her sistership HDMS Absalon (L16), the biggest ships ever in the Royal Danish Navy.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29905/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29905/ Sun, 04 Mar 2007 12:00:13 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29905/ 55.33236400 11.13213300 <![CDATA[HDMS Absalon (L16)]]>

HDMS Absalon (L16)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: Hinkkanen
@ 2007-03-04 09:29:08
Command and support ship HDMS Absalon (L16) is, together with her sistership HDMS Esbern Snare (L17), the biggest ships ever in the Royal Danish Navy. She was launched 30 January 2005 and commissioned 2007.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29892/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29892/ Sun, 04 Mar 2007 09:29:08 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29892/ 57.43237200 10.53662900 <![CDATA[Australian multi-product replenishment oiler HMAS Success (AOR 304)]]>

Australian multi-product replenishment oiler HMAS Success (AOR 304)

Australian multi-product replenishment oiler HMAS Success (AOR 304)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-27 13:27:20
HMAS Success (AOR 304) is a Durance class multi-product replenishment oiler laid down by the Cockatoo Island Dockyard at Sydney in New South Wales on 9 August, 1980, launched on 3 May, 1984 and commissioned on 23 April, 1986. HMAS Success is the largest ship to ever be built in Australia for the Royal Australian Navy and is the largest ship to be built in Port Jackson (the port of Sydney).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29815/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29815/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:27:20 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29815/ -33.86255400 151.22514100 <![CDATA[Italian naval replenishment and logistic support ship 'MM Etna' (A5326)]]>

Italian naval replenishment and logistic support ship 'MM Etna' (A5326)

BEV

Italian naval replenishment and logistic support ship 'MM Etna' (A5326)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-24 19:49:09
The Etna (A5326) is a naval replenishment and logistic support ship built for the Italian Navy by Fincantieri at their Riva Trigoso Naval Shipyard. Fincantieri were awarded the contract for the Etna in July 1995, and the ship was launched in July 1997. Following successful sea trials in November 1997 the ship was delivered in February 1998.

The purpose of the Marina Militare MM Etna is to fully support the long-range missions of a naval squadron, which would typically include an aircraft carrier and complete escort. The logistic support vessel has to be in position to refuel the squadron, including the air wing of the carrier, and also provide full logistic support in terms of repair workshops, spare parts, ammunition replenishment and supplies.

MM Etna is also capable of performing civil protection roles at times of crisis. The ship has high autonomous capacity to provide electrical power, fresh water and prepared meals and also has fully equipped hospital and medical facilities on board. ]]>

BEV

Navy Cargo Ships at Tacoma
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: jbottero
@ 2007-01-25 21:02:24]]>

Navy Cargo Ships at Tacoma
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: jbottero
@ 2007-01-25 21:02:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28620/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28620/ Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:02:24 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28620/ 47.27409000 -122.45589900 <![CDATA[MV Cape Knox (T-AKR 5082) & MV Cape Kennedy (T-AKR 5083)]]>

MV Cape Knox (T-AKR 5082) & MV Cape Kennedy (T-AKR 5083)

BEV

MV Cape Knox (T-AKR 5082) & MV Cape Kennedy (T-AKR 5083)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-25 12:11:15]]>

BEV

MV Cape Knox (T-AKR 5082) & MV Cape Kennedy (T-AKR 5083)
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-25 12:11:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28592/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28592/ Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:11:15 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28592/ 29.95779100 -90.03213500 <![CDATA[Ready reserve fleet]]>

BEV

Ready reserve fleet
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-01 19:48:19]]>

BEV

Ready reserve fleet
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-01 19:48:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27908/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27908/ Mon, 01 Jan 2007 19:48:19 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27908/ 37.77366600 -122.30190800 <![CDATA[Wave class fast fleet tanker]]>

Wave class fast fleet tanker
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2006-12-21 12:33:38]]>

Wave class fast fleet tanker
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2006-12-21 12:33:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27580/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27580/ Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:33:38 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27580/ 55.98212000 -3.17338000 <![CDATA[Cape Wrath & Cape Washington Class W RoRo's]]>

Cape Wrath & Cape Washington Class W RoRo's

BEV

Cape Wrath & Cape Washington Class W RoRo's
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2006-08-26 01:04:14
A Roll-On/Roll-Off [RO/RO] ship is specifically designed to carry wheeled and tracked vehicles as all or most of its cargo. Vehicles are driven or towed on and off the ship by means of either the ship's own ramps or shore-based ramps. Because it is designed to accommodate cargoes which cannot be stacked but which vary in height, below-deck space and volume utilization is generally less efficient than on a containership. RO/RO ships are thus commercially viable only in certain specialized trades. However, the RO/RO is the preferred ship type for deployment of military unit equipment. The military advantages of RO/RO ships include the capability for rapid loading and discharge of military vehicles and non-self-deployable aircraft, and open deck areas well suited to the carriage of outsized military cargo.]]>

BEV

Warship carrying trucks
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: dda
@ 2006-08-11 19:33:09]]>

Warship carrying trucks
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: dda
@ 2006-08-11 19:33:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/22515/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/22515/ Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:33:09 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/22515/ 38.85971100 8.77435900 <![CDATA[Royal Navy ships at Falkland Islands]]>

Royal Navy ships at Falkland Islands
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-26 15:51:41
Royal Navy ships at Mount Pleasant port facility in the Falkland Islands. Royal Navy maintains a presence in the area with a frigate or destroyer in the South Atlantic and a patrol ship permanently close to the islands.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/21015/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/21015/ Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:51:41 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/21015/ -51.90134900 -58.43792600 <![CDATA[Mattoso Maia (USS Newport class) large landing ship]]>

Mattoso Maia (USS Newport class) large landing ship
[Info] [GM] [LM] [YM]
By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-16 11:51:57
Picture

Formerly the USS Cayuga (LST-1186)

Cayuga is the sixth ship of the twenty ship Newport tank landing ship class, which replaced the traditional bow door design LST. Two derrick arms support a thirty-ton, 112-foot bow ramp for the unloading of tanks and other vehicles ashore, additionally, amphibious vehicles can be launched from the tank deck via the ship's stern gate and the ship's flight deck can accommodate most Navy helicopter types.]]>