USNS Lynn

Today we want to talk about USNS Lynn, a topic that has gained great relevance in recent years. USNS Lynn is an issue that impacts people of all ages, genders and nationalities, as it has been shown to have a significant effect on different aspects of daily life. Since its appearance, USNS Lynn has generated numerous debates, research and changes in various areas, which leads us to reflect on its importance and impact on today's society. In this article, we will further explore the impact of USNS Lynn and its implications for the future.

History
United States
NameLynn Victory MCV-847
BuilderBethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland
Laid down25 June 1945
Launched15 August 1945
Acquired20 September 1945
StrickenSold, 1967
IdentificationIMO number: 5215351
FateScrapped, 1970
General characteristics
Class and typeVictory ship
Length455 ft (138.7 m)
Beam62 ft (18.9 m)

Lynn Victory MCV-847 was one of 12 ships scheduled to be acquired by the Navy in February 1966 and converted into Forward Depot Ships, the forerunners of the Fast Deployment Logistics Ships (FDL). She was scheduled to be renamed Lynn and placed in service with the Military Sea Transport Service as USNS Lynn T-AG-182. The program, however, was canceled and the ships were not acquired by the Navy. Five companies competed for the Contract Definition Phase of the FDL program: Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Co., General Dynamics Corporation, Litton Industries Inc., Todd Shipyards Corporation, Bethlehem Steel Corporation.[1]

Lynn Victory was a Victory ship built by Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland in 1945.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Statement of Secretary of Defense McNamara, Hearings on military posture and H.R. 13456, p. 7583.
  2. ^ "Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards, Inc., Baltimore MD: WWII Construction Record". Archived from the original on 2006-10-23. Retrieved 2025-04-19.