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Ajax (AR 6) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1978

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HISTOR Y OF THE AJAX USS AJAX (AR-6) is the fourth vessel to bear the name of the famous Greek hero of Homer ' s Iliad, The first AJAX was an Ironclad steamer of the famous Monitor class. She was commis- ioned as the AJAX in 1869 and served with the North Atlantic Squadron intermittently until 1878. From that time until being decommis- sioned in 1898 she served on the James River as gun patrol boat. The second vessel, USS AJAX (AC-14) served from 1901 until 1925 as a fleet collier and later as an Aircraft Squadron Tender, In 1908 she made the goodwill cruise with the Battle Fleet around the world. itpa Tvi to m m tie .N( The third vessel, commis- sioned in 1918 retained the name AJAX for only four days be- fore she was renamed the ROCK- PORT. Although not included in the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Vessels she could possibly be mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records due to the short time which it bore the name AJAX . i

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Repair Ships Urgently Needed While it is true that each ship has in its own force a t roup who are capable of con- ductintr certain maintenance operations and make emergency repairs, the extent of tlieM- repairs must of necessity be limited. 1 o augment the ship ' s force and to take care of major items of repair, the Navy employs a group of vessels known as repair ships. Typical of the modern repair ships are the U ' .S.S. AJAX, HECTOR and JASON, now under construction in our Yard. 1 he presence of these sh ' ps in close proximit ' to the scene of actual battle is absoluteh essential if we are to continue to exert the same daring and forceful displa of naval strength which has marked our carh activi- ties. Repair ships are a vital nccessit — NOW! ARTICLE TAKEN FROM THE SHIPBUILDER May 1943 issue. Mrs. Issac C. Johnson, wife of Rear Admiral Issac C. Johnson, USN, served as the ship ' s sponsor. AJAX ' s keel was laid on 7 May 1941

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