MERCY T-AH 19
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Keel Laid June 12 1974 as "SS St. Worth" a Maritime Administration type (T8-S-100b) tanker hull Launched July 1 1975 Delivered February 1 1976 for commercial service to Apex Marine Acquired July 20 1984 by the US Navy and converted to a Hospital Ship Officially named "MERCY" November 8 1986 |
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Postmarks
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2006-06-19 |
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Project HOPE, cachet by Roger A Wentworth
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2008-03-10 |
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Note:
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2008-03-10 |
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2008-08-22 |
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Contributed by Bill Payden.
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Locy Type 11-2n |
2016-07-29 |
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Contributed by Steve Shay
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2008-07-15 |
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No. #10 envelope, Official Mail
Other Information
NAMESAKE - Named for the virtue of compassion.
USNS MERCY has received the following awards for her Naval service, the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon (2 awards), the National Defense Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon.
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