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USAV SSGT Elroy F. Wells

International Radio Call Sign:
Alpha - Alpha - India - Charlie
AAIC

Maneuver Support Vessel (Light)

Laid down, 16 September 2019 at Vigor Shipyards, Vancouver, WA.

Launched October 2022

Delivered in February 2024 to US Army Transportation Corps. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA.

Specifications:
Displacement
Length 117'
Beam 28'
Draft 3'6"
Speed 30kts (max), 21kts (cruise)
Range 300 nautical miles
Freight Capacity 82 t.
Complement 8
Armament unknown

Propulsion

3 x 2,600 hp (1,938 kW)

Marine Jet Power waterjets

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Contributed By
303500102	20k	*Namesake* SSG Leroy F. Wells - (12 July 1932 - 27 December 27, 1970) SSG Wells, a US Army Water Craft Operator, attached to 1st Logistical Command, 4th Transportation Cmd, 1099th Transportation Company at Advanced Tactical Support Base (ATSB) Ca Mau, Vietnam. SSGT. Wells was killed in the 27 December 1970, attack on ATSB Ca Mu came under by enemy mortar and B-40 rocket attack. SSGT Wells’ LCM-8 ("Mike") was hit by enemy rocket fire and he was killed.
303500103	149k	Artist rendition of USAV SSG LEroy F. Wells
303500101	147k	USAV SSG LEroy F. Wells roll out at Vigor Ship Shipyards, Vancouver, WA., October 2022.	John Spivey
303500104	64k	USAV SSG LEroy F. Wells underway, date and location unknown.	John Spivey

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