New rapid transport ship arrives at Va. base

Updated: Monday, 18 Feb 2013, 11:21 AM EST
Published : Monday, 18 Feb 2013, 11:21 AM EST

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — The first of the Navy's next generation of rapid transport ships has arrived at its homeport in Virginia.

WAVY-TV (http://bit.ly/XmRYz7) reports that the USNS Spearhead arrived at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek this past weekend.

The Spearhead is the Navy's first joint high-speed vessel.

The Navy says the 338-foot-long aluminum catamaran is designed for rapid transport of troops and equipment. It can carry up to 600 tons. The ship has a crew of 22 civil service mariners employed by Military Sealift Command.

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Information from: WAVY-TV, http://www.wavy.com/

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New rapid transport ship arrives at Va. base

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