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{{short description|Cargo ship of the United States Navy}}
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|Ship caption= ''Sacagawea'' (right) passing [[USS Mobile Bay (CG-53)|USS ''Mobile Bay'']] (CG-53)
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*{{MMSI Number|369855000}}
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|Ship propulsion=Integrated propulsion and ship service electrical system, with generation at 6.6 kV by FM/MAN B&W diesel generators; one fixed pitch propeller; bow thruster
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'''USNS ''Sacagawea'' (T-AKE-2)''', a [[Lewis and Clark class dry cargo ship|''Lewis and Clark''-class dry cargo ship]], was the third ship operated by the [[United States Navy]] to be named for [[Sacagawea]], the [[Shoshone]] woman who acted as guide and interpreter for the [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]], and one of the few [[List of United States Navy ships named for women|United States Navy ships named for women]].
'''USNS ''Sacagawea'' (T-AKE-2)''', a [[Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship|''Lewis and Clark''-class dry cargo ship]], is the third ship operated by the [[United States Navy]] to be named for [[Sacagawea]], the [[Shoshone]] woman who acted as guide and interpreter for the [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]], and one of the few [[List of United States Navy ships named for women|United States Navy ships named for women]].


The contract to build her was awarded to [[National Steel and Shipbuilding Company]] (NASSCO) of [[San Diego, California]], on 18 October 2001. Construction began in September 2004 for a scheduled delivery in early 2007.
The contract to build her was awarded to [[National Steel and Shipbuilding Company]] (NASSCO) of [[San Diego, California]], on 18 October 2001. Construction began in September 2004 for a scheduled delivery in early 2007.


She was launched in June 2006. Two of Sacagawea's descendants, Lucy Diaz and Rachel Ariwite, were the ship's sponsors. USNS Sacagawea is one of 14 [[Lewis and Clark class dry cargo ship]] and is part of the 14 ships that comprise the [[United States Marine Corps]] [[Maritime Prepositioning Program]].
She was launched in June 2006. Two of Sacagawea's descendants, Lucy Diaz and Rachel Ariwite, were the ship's sponsors. USNS ''Sacagawea'' is one of 14 [[Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship|''Lewis and Clark''-class]] ships and is part of the 14 ships that comprise the [[United States Marine Corps]] [[Maritime Prepositioning Program]].


In January 2013, USNS Sacagawea was transferred to the [[Maritime Prepositioning Squadron Three (MPSRON-3)]] in [[Saipan]]. Within days of her arrival, she participated in Exercise [[Freedom Banner]] in the [[Republic of the Philippines]]. Freedom Banner is the only annually funded [[Maritime Prepositioning Force]] exercise in the Marine Corps and continues to be a proving ground for concept validation.
In January 2013, USNS ''Sacagawea'' was transferred to the [[Maritime Prepositioning Squadron Three (MPSRON-3)]] in [[Saipan]]. Within days of her arrival, she participated in Exercise [[Freedom Banner]] in the [[Republic of the Philippines]]. Freedom Banner is the only annually funded [[Maritime Prepositioning Force]] exercise in the Marine Corps and continues to be a proving ground for concept validation.


During [[Freedom Banner]] 13, the [[Marine Air Ground Task Force]] (MAGTF) used both vertical connectors in the form of [[MV-22 Osprey]] aircraft,<ref>{{cite web|last=Peacock|first=PFC Kasey|title=Pilots conduct first external lift from USNS Sacagawea|url=http://www.dvidshub.net/news/105178/pilots-conduct-first-external-lift-usns-sacagawea#.Uaa2wUDVCSo|accessdate=30 May 2013}}</ref> and surface connectors in the form of landing craft, utility (LCU), and landing craft, mechanized, “Mike 8” ([[LCM-8]]) boats loaded aboard [[USNS Lummus]]. These dedicated ship-to-shore connectors not only enabled the standup of the [[MAGTF]], but also provided sustainment to exercise forces ashore during the conduct of the exercise.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Barber|first=Major Robert G.|title=Open For Business: Operational Employment of the MPF|journal=Marine Corps Gazette|year=2013|month=June|volume=97|pages=23–26|url=http://www.mca-marines.org/gazette|accessdate=30 May 2013}}</ref>
During [[Freedom Banner]] 13, the [[Marine Air Ground Task Force]] (MAGTF) used both vertical connectors in the form of [[MV-22 Osprey]] aircraft,<ref>{{cite web|last=Peacock|first=PFC Kasey|title=Pilots conduct first external lift from USNS Sacagawea|url=http://www.dvidshub.net/news/105178/pilots-conduct-first-external-lift-usns-sacagawea#.Uaa2wUDVCSo|access-date=30 May 2013}}</ref> and surface connectors in the form of landing craft, utility (LCU), and landing craft, mechanized, “Mike 8” ([[LCM-8]]) boats loaded aboard [[USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus (T-AK-3011)|USNS ''1st Lt. Jack Lummus'']]. These dedicated ship-to-shore connectors not only enabled the standup of the [[MAGTF]], but also provided sustainment to exercise forces ashore during the conduct of the exercise.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Barber|first=Major Robert G.|title=Open For Business: Operational Employment of the MPF|journal=Marine Corps Gazette|date=June 2013|volume=97|pages=23–26|url=http://www.mca-marines.org/gazette|access-date=30 May 2013}}</ref>


This vessel is the only USNS ''Sacagawea''. However, other U.S. Navy vessels have been named {{USS|Sacagawea}}.
This vessel is the only USNS ''Sacagawea''. However, other U.S. Navy vessels have been named {{USS|Sacagawea}}.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commons category|USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE-2)}}
{{commons category}}
* [http://www.msc.navy.mil/Sacagawea/ Official website of USNS ''Sacagawea'']
* [http://www.msc.navy.mil/Sacagawea/ Official website of USNS ''Sacagawea''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070921165744/http://www.msc.navy.mil/Sacagawea/ |date=2007-09-21 }}
* [http://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/AKE2.htm nvr.navy.mil: USNS ''Sacagawea'']
* {{Naval Vessel Register URL|id=AKE2|title=nvr.navy.mil: USNS ''Sacagawea''}}
* [http://www.msc.navy.mil/inventory/ships.asp?ship=177&type=DryCargoAmmunitionShip msc.navy.mil: USNS ''Sacagawea'']
* [http://www.msc.navy.mil/inventory/ships.asp?ship=177&type=DryCargoAmmunitionShip msc.navy.mil: USNS ''Sacagawea'']
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/75/7502.htm navsource.org: USNS ''Sacagawea'']
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/75/7502.htm navsource.org: USNS ''Sacagawea'']
* [http://navysite.de/ake/ake2.htm navysite.de: USNS ''Sacagawea'']
* [http://navysite.de/ake/ake2.htm navysite.de: USNS ''Sacagawea'']


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Latest revision as of 05:16, 14 September 2023

For other ships with the same name, see USS Sacagawea.
USNS Sacagawea passing USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) in the entrance to San Diego Bay
Sacagawea (right) passing USS Mobile Bay (CG-53)
History
NameUSNS Sacagawea
NamesakeSacagawea
Ordered18 October 2001
BuilderNational Steel and Shipbuilding
Laid down15 September 2004
Launched24 June 2006
In service27 February 2007
HomeportNorfolk, Virginia
Identification
MottoLeading the Way
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeLewis and Clark-class cargo ship
Displacement
  • 23,852 tons light,
  • 40,298 tons full,
  • 16,446 tons dead
Length
  • 210 m (689 ft) overall,
  • 199.3 m (654 ft) waterline
Beam
  • 32.3 m (106 ft) extreme,
  • 32.3 m (106 ft) waterline
Draft
  • 9.1 m (30 ft) maximum,
  • 9.4 m (31 ft) limit
PropulsionIntegrated propulsion and ship service electrical system, with generation at 6.6 kV by FM/MAN B&W diesel generators; one fixed pitch propeller; bow thruster
Speed20 knots (37 km/h)
Range
  • 14,000 nautical miles at 20 kt
  • (26,000 km at 37 km/h)
Capacity
  • Max dry cargo weight:
  •   5,910 long tons (6,005 t)
  • Max dry cargo volume:
  •   783,000 cubic feet (22,000 m³)
  • Max cargo fuel weight:
  •   2,350 long tons (2,390 t)
  • Cargo fuel volume:
  •   18,000 barrels (2,900 m³)
  •   (DFM: 10,500) (JP5:7,500)
Complement49 military, 123 civilian
Electronic warfare
& decoys		Nulka decoy launchers
Armament
Aircraft carriedTwo helicopters, either Sikorsky MH-60S Knighthawk or Aerospatiale Puma

USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE-2), a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, is the third ship operated by the United States Navy to be named for Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who acted as guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and one of the few United States Navy ships named for women.

The contract to build her was awarded to National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) of San Diego, California, on 18 October 2001. Construction began in September 2004 for a scheduled delivery in early 2007.

She was launched in June 2006. Two of Sacagawea's descendants, Lucy Diaz and Rachel Ariwite, were the ship's sponsors. USNS Sacagawea is one of 14 Lewis and Clark-class ships and is part of the 14 ships that comprise the United States Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Program.

In January 2013, USNS Sacagawea was transferred to the Maritime Prepositioning Squadron Three (MPSRON-3) in Saipan. Within days of her arrival, she participated in Exercise Freedom Banner in the Republic of the Philippines. Freedom Banner is the only annually funded Maritime Prepositioning Force exercise in the Marine Corps and continues to be a proving ground for concept validation.

During Freedom Banner 13, the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) used both vertical connectors in the form of MV-22 Osprey aircraft,[1] and surface connectors in the form of landing craft, utility (LCU), and landing craft, mechanized, “Mike 8” (LCM-8) boats loaded aboard USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus. These dedicated ship-to-shore connectors not only enabled the standup of the MAGTF, but also provided sustainment to exercise forces ashore during the conduct of the exercise.[2]

This vessel is the only USNS Sacagawea. However, other U.S. Navy vessels have been named USS Sacagawea.

Sacagawea conducts an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1), front, and the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD-42) in the Persian Gulf, 18 March 2008.

References

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Based on data from the Naval Vessel Register and press releases.

Notes

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  1. ^ Peacock, PFC Kasey. "Pilots conduct first external lift from USNS Sacagawea". Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  2. ^ Barber, Major Robert G. (June 2013). "Open For Business: Operational Employment of the MPF". Marine Corps Gazette. 97: 23–26. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
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