![]() SPEAR (AS 36) which then returned to Norfolk, Va. LAND headed for the Indian Ocean, Diego Garcia, to act as a supply ship for the middle eastern forces that were involved in operations in the Persian Gulf as a result of the Revolution in Iran. However, that changed as a result of budget cuts and tenders had to take on extra duties. LAND's original purpose was to be a floating base for subs and only go out when a sub needed repairs at LAND was placed "In Commission, Special" on 23 March 1979, and was placed "In Commission" on 7 July 1979.ĮMORY S. LAND was delivered to the Navy on 2 March 1979, just three years after the laying of the keel. LAND on 2 March 1976, and the ship was launched on after being christened by its sponsor, Mrs. (with information provided by David Semenske, Plankowner of USS EMORY S. Land Fights to Keep Ship Safe in Fire Scare LAND memorabilia are currently for sale on ebay. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information. This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS EMORY S. ![]() Propulsion System: two boilers, geared turbinesĬrew: 160 civilian mariners and 292 US Navy personnel General Characteristics:īuilder: Lockheed Shipbuilding & Construction Company, Seattle, Wash. LAND is still commanded by a US Navy commanding officer but navigation, deck, engineering, galley and steward services and communications and supply functions are provided by civilian mariners. On February 1, 2008, the ship was transferred to Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. LAND is the first in the Navy's probably last class of submarine tenders and the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. ![]() Land History Notes of Interest About the Name "Emory S. General Characteristics Crew List Memorabilia Cruise Books In the News USS Emory S. ![]()
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