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MARAD Vessel History Database
This database includes information on more than 12,000 vessels that have been part of the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) National Defense Reserve Fleet and Ready Reserve Force. It also includes information on vessels that were at one time owned, operated, or in the custody of MARAD and/or its predecessor agencies; those which sank while operating under lease, charter, or requisition of the U.S. government; and foreign vessels that sank while carrying U.S. government cargo. Most vessel entries feature one or more images of vessel status cards. Vessel status cards document the ship’s career in government service. The following information is also presented, where available:
- VesselCharacteristics, such as year built, builder, former names, and vessel dimensions
- Milestones in the vessel’s government service, such as acquisition and withdrawal dates
- Histories of select vessels
- Vessel Images
- Vessel Cards, index cards which provide information on vessel ownership, operation, fleet lay-up, and sales
- OtherAssociated Documents, such as National Register Eligibility Assessments, Memoranda of Agreement, awards, citations, or other reports
SSAmerican Osprey, laid up in Beaumont Reserve Fleet.
MVCape Rise, a Roll-on/Roll-off ship that is part of the Ready Reserve Force.
SSDenebola, a "Fast Sealift Ship" and part of the Ready Reserve Force.
Training ShipsEmpire State (background) andKings Pointer (foreground) during MARAD's response to Hurricane Sandy in New York City.
High Speed FerryHuakai, which was briefly owned by the Maritime Administration and used during Operation Unified Response.
TSState of Maine, the training ship for Maine Maritime Academy
SSPatrick Henry, the first of thousands of Liberty ships launched during World War II.