Gulf War Ship M/V CAPE DOUGLAS T-AKR 5052 Naval Cover 1991 Cachet Wilmington, NC

Description: Gulf War Ship M/V CAPE DOUGLAS T-AKR 5052 Naval Cover 1991 Cachet Wilmington, NCIt was sent 11 Jun 1991. It was franked with stamp "Mt Rushmore". This cover is in good, but not perfect condition. Please look at the scan and make your own judgement.Member USCS #10385 (I also earned the stamp collecting merit badge as a boy!). Please contact me if you have specific cover needs. I have thousands for sale, including; navals (USS, USNS, USCGC, Coast Guard, ship, Maritime), military posts, event, APO, hotel, postal history, memorabilia, etc. I also offer approvals service with FREE SHIPPING to repeat USA customers.The Cape Ducato class are five roll-on/roll-off vehicle cargo ships of the United States Navy used to rapidly transport US military unit equipment such as tanks, helicopters, wheeled vehicles and other heavy equipment, to support deployed forces worldwide. Built by Eriksbergs MV AB of Sweden and the Ateliers et Chantiers de France between 1971 and 1973, the ships served commercially before being purchased by the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) in late 1985 from the Barber Steamship Company. All five ships are currently berthed at Charleston, South Carolina[1] as part of the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) in Reduced Operational Status "ROS-5", which allows for a transition to full operating status within five days[2] under the Military Sealift Command. ShipsMV Cape Ducato (T-AKR-5051). Laid down in 1972, as MV Barranduna by Eriksbergs MV, Sweden. Acquired by MARAD, 18 November 1985.[3]MV Cape Douglas (T-AKR-5052). Laid down, c. 1972–1973, as MV Lalandia by Eriksbergs, Sweden. Purchased from Barber Steamship Co. by MARAD, 11 November 1985.[4]

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