BOB HOPE T-AKR 300
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.
- Bob Hope Class Vehicle Cargo Ship (LMSR) Medium-speed Roll-on/Roll-off ship
- USNS BOB HOPE T-AKR-300
Placed In Service November 18 1998
Keel Laid May 29 1995 - Launched March 27 1997
Delivered to U.S. Navy November 11 1998
Assigned to Military Sealift Command (MSC)
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- Covers Page 1 (1999,2009)
Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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Locy Type 2 |
2009-05-29 |
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First Day of Issue for the Bob Hope stamp, cachet by Roger A. Wentworth
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Master's Marking |
2009-05-29 |
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Master's marking
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USPS FDOI |
2009-05-29 |
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First Day Cover for the Bob Hope stamp, cachet by Roger A. Wentworth
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USPS Type 9 |
1997-03-15 |
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N/A |
Christening, cachet by Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
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USPS Pictorial |
1999-05-15 |
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Honoring the Armed Forces, cachet by Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
Other Information
USNS BOB HOPE has earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
NAMESAKE - Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope (May 29 1903 – July 27 2003) "America's most prized ambassador of goodwill throughout the world"
Entertainer, Actor, and Comedian who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies. He was also noted for his work with the U.S. Armed Forces and his numerous USO tours entertaining American military personnel for over 60 years
Cited by The Guinness Book of Records as most honored entertainer in the world, Hope has more than two thousand awards and citations for humanitarian and professional efforts, including 54 honorary doctorates.
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