Name USNS Samuel L. Cobb Christened 11/15/1985 Length 188 m | Namesake Samuel L. Cobb Out of service October 30, 2010 | |
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Operator Military Sealift Command Acquired 2003 by USN, redesignated, USNS Samuel L. Cobb Builder American Ship Building Company | ||
USNS Samuel L Cobb (T-AOT-1123) was originally named the MV Samuel L Cobb and used for transport of military assets in various theaters. It was not until the outbreak of the Iraq war in 2003 when the ship was purchased by the United States Navy that it was fully put under the operation of Military Sealift Command. This ship also had a refit to expand its abilities to do underway replenishment of multiple ships.
The ship was named after Samuel L. Cobb, the Master of the SS Alcoa Guide during World War II. Cobb was awarded the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal for heroism and meritorious service under unusual hazards.
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