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USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH is the sixth ship in the JOHN LEWIS - class of fleet oilers, previously known as the TAO(X) - class. These ships are built with double hulls to protect against oil spills and strengthened cargo and ballast tanks. They are equipped with a basic self-defense capability, including crew served weapons, degaussing, and Nixie Torpedo decoys, and have space, weight, and power reservations for Close In Weapon Systems such as SeaRAMs, and an Anti-Torpedo Torpedo Defense System. USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH is the first ship in the Navy named for human rights pioneer Sojourner Truth, an abolitionist and women's rights activist.
| General Characteristics: | Awarded: June 30, 2016 |
| Keel laid: June 21, 2024 | |
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| Builder: National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego, Calif. | |
| Propulsion system: two Fairbanks-Morse MAN 12V48/60CR diesels | |
| Propellers: two | |
| Length: 746 feet (227.4 meters) | |
| Beam: 106.5 feet (32.4 meters) | |
| Draft: 33.5 feet (10.2 meters) | |
| Displacement: approx. 49,850 tons full load | |
| Speed: 20 knots | |
| Capacity: 162,000 barrels of fuel oil or aviation fuel; 55,662 cu ft of dry cargo storage and 40,099 cu ft of refrigerated cargo | |
| Refueling stations: five, plus two dry cargo transfer rigs | |
| Aircraft: none, but helicopter deck | |
| Armament: .50 machine guns | |
| Crew: 125 (99 civilian mariners plus US Navy detachment) | |
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This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information.
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The photos below were taken by me and show the SOJOURNER TRUTH under construction at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego, Calif., on July 26, 2024.
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The photos below were taken by Michael Jenning and show the SOJOURNER TRUTH under construction at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego, Calif., on October 15, 2024.
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