Merrimack (AO 179) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1998

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WELCOME ABOARD United States Ship MERRIMACK (AO-170)

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TEAMWORK The primary mission of our ship was fleet support , none did it better. At our Best and two single probe fuel rigs to star- board, delivering a maximum of 9000,000 gallons per hour of diesel fuel marine. She is also capable of a maximum load of cargo, fleet freight, mail and personnel via connected As third ship of the Cimarron class underway replenishment or by heli of fleet oilers, her mission is to provide logistics support to various units by transport- ing bulk depots to combat- ants and support forces afloat, effecting delivery un- derway. As the first ship of the class to undergo jumboization her capabili- ties have been expanded to BEST Our pride was customer ser- vice. copter vertical replenish- ment. Her ballast and cargo transfer systems are fully automated and de- signed to effect safe and efficient transfer of bulk petroleum cargo. Habit- ability has been improved over previous designs and abor saving devices have include an increased cargo fuel ca- been incorporated to promote a re- pacity, ordnance supply, and limited duced manning plan. MERRIMACK dry reefer provisions. MERRIMACK is has a crew of 16 officers, 14 Chief simultaneously capable of providing Petty Officers and about 230 other three double probe fuel rigs to port enlisted personnel. Mr. Witherspoon inspects his MERRIMACK proudly displayed Day after day, night after night, troops prior to deployment, to en- our Ensign and Naval Flag from while deployed we all shared iij sure they are ready. THEY ARE! one side of the MED to the other, the duty of safely navigating ourj ship. 2

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