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Built as commercial container ship EVELYN MAERSK in 1980, the ship was purchased by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) in April 1984 and subsequently entered the Bethlehem shipyard at Baltimore, Md., for conversion to a maritime prepositioning ship. The conversion was finished in September 1985. T-AK 3004 was the first ship in the Navy to bear the name.
The PVT FRANKLIN J. PHILLIPS was operated by Maersk Line and assigned to Maritime Prepositioning Squadron 2 at Diego Garcia. On July 15, 2008, the ship was returned to Maersk Line and entered civilian service as MAERSK TENNESSEE.
General Characteristics: | Delivered: January 1980 |
Builder: Odense Staalskibsvaerft A/S, Lindo, Denmark | |
Purchased by MARAD: January 1984 | |
Conversion yard: Bethlehem, Baltimore, Md. | |
Conversion started: January 1984 | |
Delivered: September 1985 | |
Stricken: July 15, 2008 | |
Propulsion system: 1 Sulzer 7RND76M diesel; 16,800hp; 1 shaft; bow thruster | |
Propellers: one | |
Length: 755 feet (230.1 meters) | |
Beam: 90 feet (27.43 meters) | |
Draft: 33 feet (10 meters) | |
Displacement: approx. 46,550 tons full load | |
Speed: 17.5 knots | |
Aircraft: helicopter platform only | |
Armament: none | |
Capacity:
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Crew: 32 civilians, 10 technicians |
Crew List:
This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard MV PVT FRANKLIN J. PHILLIPS. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information.
About the Ship's Name:
MV PVT FRANKLIN J. PHILLIPS is named in honor of US Marine Corps Private Franklin J. Phillips who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Peking, China, from 20 June 1900 to 16 July 1900.
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty from 20 June 1900 to 16 July 1900. Private Phillips served in the presence of the enemy at the Battle of Peking, China. Assisting in the erection of barricades during the action, he was killed by the heavy enemy fire. By his courageous actions, indomitable spirit, and complete dedication to duty, Private Phillips reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
MV PVT FRANKLIN J. PHILLIPS Image Gallery:
The first four photos below show the ship still operating as PVT HARRY FISHER.