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Navy Cargo / Fleet Logistics Ships


All facets of modern warfare require the logistical support provided by the cargo vessel.

There are a total of 18 Navy Cargo / Fleet Logistics Ships in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator.
  #1  
1938
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Picture of the Barbarigo
Barbarigo
Attack / Transport Diesel-Electric Submarine
Commissioned in 1938, Barbarigo fared better than her sister boats in World War 2 but her luck ran out on June 16th...
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  #2  
1400
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Picture of the Carrack
Carrack
Long Range Cargo Sailing Ship
The Carrack proved a popular sailing vessel for her rugged long range qualities in volatile open seas....
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  #3  
1911
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Picture of the HMS Engadine
HMS Engadine
Seaplane Tender / Transport Vessel
HMS Engadine was converted from a cross-Channel ferry to serve as a seaplane tender during World War 1....
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  #4  
1861
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Picture of the HMS Warrior
HMS Warrior
Three-Masted Ironclad Battleship
HMS Warrior was constructed for the British Royal Navy in response to growing French power on the high seas....
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  #5  
1984
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Picture of the IRIN Kharg (431)
IRIN Kharg (431)
Replenishment Ship
The Iranian Kharg 431 Replenishment Ship was born in the 1970s from an original British Royal Navy design....
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  #6  
1942
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Picture of the SS John W. Brown B4611
SS John W. Brown B4611
Cargo Ship Vessel
Liberty Ships such as the SS John W Brown were critical to Allied victory in World War 2....
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  #7  
1988
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Picture of the USAV GEN Frank S. Besson, Jr. (LSV-1)
USAV GEN Frank S. Besson, Jr. (LSV-1)
Logistics Support Vessel
Logistical support, as brought about through ships like the USAV Bessen, have always served as the backbone to any ...
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  #8  
1995
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Picture of the USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) / USS Rainer (AOE-7)
USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) / USS Rainer (AOE-7)
Fast Combat Support Ship
The USNS Rainier handles the all-important logistical role of replenishment at sea....
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  #9  
2008
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Picture of the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5)
USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5)
Dry Cargo / Ammunition Ship
It is ships like the USNS Peary that allow the USN to be all that it can be....
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  #10  
1944
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Picture of the USS Alamance (AKA-75)
USS Alamance (AKA-75)
Attack Cargo Ship
USS Alamance served as an attack cargo ship during World War 2 - decommissioned in 1946 and serving in merchant lif...
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  #11  
1774
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Picture of the USS Alfred (1774)
USS Alfred (1774)
Man-of-War
The 30-gun USS Alfred man-of-war began life as the merchantman Black Prince in 1774....
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  #12  
1918
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Picture of the USS Bali (ID-2483)
USS Bali (ID-2483)
Cargo Freighter Vessel
USS Bali freighter originated in The Netherlands, was commandeered by the United States during World War 1 and was ...
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  #13  
1765
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Picture of the USS Bonhomme Richard
USS Bonhomme Richard
42-Gun Sailing Warship
John Paul Jones used USS Bonhomme Richard to claim the first American victory at sea against the British....
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  #14  
1971
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Picture of the USS Flint (AR-32 / T-AE-32)
USS Flint (AR-32 / T-AE-32)
Resupply Ship / Cargo Vessel
Vessels such as the USS Flint are often overlooked for their value - charged with resupply of at-sea warships on ac...
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  #15  
1940
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Picture of the USS Harris (APA-2)
USS Harris (APA-2)
Attack Transport Ship
A lengthy war record during World War 2 could not save the storied USS Harris attack transport in the end....
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  #16  
1943
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Picture of the USS Serpens (AK-97)
USS Serpens (AK-97)
Cargo Ship
Unheralded logistical ships like the USCG USS Serpens helped to win the war effort in the Pacific Theater....
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  #17  
1862
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Picture of the USS Vermont (1848)
USS Vermont (1848)
74-Gun Ship-of-the-Line / Supply and Receiving Ship
USS Vermont was laid down in 1816 but not launched until 1848 and not commissioned until 1862 - in time to particip...
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  #18  
1944
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Picture of the USS Wrangell (AE-12)
USS Wrangell (AE-12)
Ammunition Ship
USS Wrangell AR-12 served as a dedicated ammunition ship across World War 2, the Korean War, and into the Vietnam W...
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