Vessel Profile

Mercury (US Navy)

Mercury (US Navy)
Photo: Cape Island taken 21 Jul 2026 at Long Beach CA by George Schneider

Story

This freighter, ro-ro was built in 1977 by Bath Iron Works.

Owners & Masters

In 1977-1979 she was owned by the States Steamship Co., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1980-1992 she was operated by the U. S. Navy Military Sealift Command.

In 1993-2026 she was owned by the U. S. Department of Transportation.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1977-1989)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed Oct 2026)
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