USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) is a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship in the United States Navy. She is the fourth Navy ship named for Arctic explorer, Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary (1856–1920).
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| Name | USNS Robert E. Peary |
| Namesake | Robert Peary |
| Awarded | 27 January 2004 |
| Builder | National Steel and Shipbuilding |
| Laid down | 12 December 2006 [1] |
| Launched | 27 October 2007 |
| Christened | 9 February 2008 |
| In service | 5 June 2008 [3] |
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| Motto | "King of the Team" [2] |
| Status | in active service |
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| Class and type | Lewis and Clark-class cargo ship |
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| 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 |
| Speed | 20 knots (37 km/h) |
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| Complement | 49 military, 123 civilian |
| Electronic warfare & decoys | Nulka decoy launchers |
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| Aircraft carried | two helicopters, MH-60S Knighthawk |
Construction edit
The contract to build Robert E. Peary was awarded to National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) of San Diego, California, on 27 January 2004. Her keel was laid down on 12 December 2006 and she was launched on schedule on 27 October 2007. However, the planned christening ceremony had to be delayed because of the local disruption caused by the October 2007 California wildfires.
The Robert E. Peary was christened on 9 February 2008, sponsored by Peary's great-granddaughter Peary S. Fowler, a judge in Monroe County, Florida.[4][5]
Operational history edit
On 10 March 2017, Robert E. Peary berthed in HM Naval Base Portsmouth to test the newly built facilities for the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers.[6]
In popular culture edit
The ship was featured in the Discovery Channel's Mighty Ships.
Gallery edit
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USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) during christening ceremonies at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, 9 February 2008 -
USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) still being built.
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References edit
- Based on data from the Naval Vessel Register and press releases.
- ^ "USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5)". T-AKE Photo Gallery. National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO). Archived from the original on 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
- ^ "USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5)". United States Army Institute of Heraldry. Archived from the original on 2010-11-12. Retrieved 2010-03-07.
- ^ "General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers USNS Robert E. Peary". NASSCO. June 5, 2008. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
- ^ "USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) Christening Ceremony" (PDF). nassco.com. General Dynamics. February 9, 2008. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Navy to Christen USNS Robert E. Peary". Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs), U.S. Dept. of Defense. February 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-13.[dead link]
- ^ "Fog delays dress rehearsal of aircraft carrier's arrival in Portsmouth". www.portsmouth.co.uk. 11 March 2017.
External links edit
- "USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5)". Naval Vessel Register. United States Navy. 2008-02-26. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
- "USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5)". Military Sealift Command Ship Inventory. United States Military Sealift Command. November 19, 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- Priolo, Gary P. (29 February 2008). "T-AKE-5 Robert E. Peary". Service Ship Photo Archive. NavSource Online. Retrieved 2008-05-13.