Concord (AFS 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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The first USS CONCORD, a sloop of war, was commissioned in May of 1830. She saw service in the Mediterranean, the West Indies and South America, and the Indian Ocean. This replica of the famous Minute Man Statue in Concord, Massachusetts was sculptored by Daniel Chester French (1850-1931). This invaluable bronze statue was presented to the ship by the People of the town of Concord, Massachusetts, to remain with the ship as long as she is in commission. The second USS CONCORD (PG-3) was a twin-screw gunboat commissioned in February, 1891. She saw service throughout the world, and in May 1898 participated in the Battle of Manila with Admiral Dewey ' s squadron. This resounding victory resulted in American control of the Philippines and renewed American interests and responsibilities in the far east. The third USS CONCORD, an ocean going tug, was commissioned in November, 1917. ' - m, The fourth USS CONCORD (CLIO), a light cruiser, was commissioned in November, 1923. She saw service throughout the world, and in April of 1944 she participated in bombardments of the Kurile Islands which prevented their effective use by the Japanese. USS CONCORD (AFS-5) is the fifth ship of the United States Navy to proudly bear this name. The five golden stars underlining the ship ' s name on the ship ' s seal represent the five ships of the Fleet to bear the name CONCORD. From the sloop of war launched in 1828, our country has been served well by our predecessors bearing the name CONCORD.

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CONCo afs USS Concord (AFS-5) is a Combat Stores Ship, Mars Class. Her mission is to rGi:)lGi iish other units of the fleet in order to enable them to stay at sea for an indefinite ]3eriod of lime. Her operating with fleet oilers and ammunition shijDS can provide virtually every item that might be required by a customer ship. She is a vital link in the supply of our forces afloat. A Minuteman on a blue field, surrounded by sixteen links of chain (in yellow) symbolizing the sixteen cities named Concord. The five yellow stars over the minuteman mark the five ships named Concord that have served the Navy. She was constructed by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego. The keel was laid 26 March 1966. ..launched 17 December 1966. ..commissioned 27 November 1968. Concord was designed for a maximum propulsion of 22,000 horsepower on one shaft from a set of Delavcl cross compound turbines. Concord has a large six-bladed propeller. Her firerooms contain three modern boilers, each of which is capable of producing 86,000 pounds of steam per hour at 600 psi. The ship ' s evaporators can make 32,000 gallons of fresh water per day. Three 1,500 KW steam turbine generators supply power for lighting, cookingand special electronic and weapons systems. All living and berthing spaces, many work spaces and offices are air-conditioned to improve the comfort and efficiency of the crew. Two UH-46 heavy logistic support helicopters, operated by six pilots and twenty-three enlisted personnel, are aboard during deployment. Approximately 26,000 different items are carried in Concord ' s five holds. The vessel was designed to carry one-half to two-thirds of the provisions previously transjDorted by the Store Ship (AF), about the same amount of general cargo as the Stores Issue Ship (AKS) as well as a number of aviation supplies and spare parts. Themajorityof stores are kept in the five holds onlioard... one refrigerated and four for dry provisions and technical stores. Ultra-fast cargo elevators, Iniillin package and i allet conveyors are used to move cargo from the holds to the cargo handling areas on deck where forklift trucks take over. Concord can operate ten replenishment stations and transfer cargo to two ships alongside at one time while steaming between 12 and 20 knots. The ship is equipped with automatic tensioning devices which keep a constant tension on the high line over which goods are transferred. Each of the helicopters, used in vertical replenishment, can transfer a load of 2 1 2 tons at a time.

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