TSGT JOHN A. CHAPMAN (TAK-323) class

 0 TSGT JOHN A. CHAPMAN-class CARGO SHIP (AK)

 Name                  SASDT No.   Completed    In Service       Status
 TSGT JOHN A. CHAPMAN  TAK-323     1978         Sept. 30, 2002   None
   (ex-M/V MERLIN)

This was a maritime prepositioning ship. She was chartered on Sept. 30, 2002, from Sealift Inc. Operated from charter date until April 1, 2005, as M/V MERLIN (TAK-323), when she was renamed as indicated.

The Air Force was asked in late 2002 for a name for this ship;...