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USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Foxtrot - Sierra - Romeo
 NFXR
Lewis and Clark Class Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship:
  • Laid down, 12 December 2006, at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego, CA.
  • Launched, 27 October 2007
  • Christening, 9 February 2008, at General Dynamics NASSCO, San Diego, CA.
  • Delivered to MSC, 5 June 2008, that will be her in-service date
  • Planned homeport will be Norfolk, VA.
    Specifications:
    Displacement 35,400 long tons (fl.)
    Length 689 feet
    Beam 106 feet
    Draft 29.5 feet
    Complement
    124 CivMar
    36 Military + 13 for helicopter detachment
    Armament
    Cargo Capacities
    Max Dry Cargo Weight 5,910 long tons
    Max Dry Cargo Volume 783,000 square feet
    Max Cargo Fuel Weight 2,350 long tons)
    Cargo Fuel Volume 18,000 barrels (DFM: 10,500) (JP5:7,500)
    Propulsion
    Main machinery - Integrated propulsion and ship service electrical system, with generation at 6.6KV by FM/MAN B&W diesel generators; one fixed pitch propeller; bow thruster.
    Speed 20 knots
    Range 14,000 nautical miles at 20 knots
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    Robert E. Peary 41k USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) launching at NASSCO, San Diego, CA., 27 October 2007.
    Photo © NASSCO    		 NASSCO
    Robert E. Peary 1834k USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) launching at NASSCO, San Diego, CA., 27 October 2007.
    Photo © NASSCO    		 Mary Mongomery Public Relations Specialist II, General Dynamics NASSCO
    Robert E. Peary 1895k USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) launching at NASSCO, San Diego, CA., 27 October 2007.
    Photo © NASSCO    		 Mary Mongomery Public Relations Specialist II, General Dynamics NASSCO
    Robert E. Peary 1244k Balloons and bunting decorate the bow of the MSC dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) during christening ceremonies at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, 9 February 2008.
    US Navy photo # 080209-N-1159B-082 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 9, 2008) by MC1 Brian Brannon.    		 NASSCO
    Robert E. Peary 1038k USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) underway of San Diego, CA., 2 April 2008. Photo from NASSCO Courtesy Mary Montgomery
    Robert E. Peary 3756k USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) underway of San Diego, CA., 2 April 2008. Photo from NASSCO Courtesy Mary Montgomery
    There is no DANFS history available for USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) at NavSource
    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
    U.S.Navy Memorial Foundation
    Fleet Reserve Association
    Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
    Navy Fact File - Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships - T-AKE
    General Dynamics - NASSCO - Louis and Clark (T-AKE-1) Class Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship Fact Sheet
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    Last Updated 23 May 2008