USS Vega (AF-59)
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uss-vega-af-59-224-964531
title:
USS Vega (AF-59)
text:
USS Vega (AF-59) was a Rigel-class stores ship acquired by the U.S. Navy. Her task was to carry stores, refrigerated items, and equipment to ships in the fleet, and to remote stations and staging areas. She served during the entire Vietnam War and returned home with numerous battle stars and commendations. The third ship to be named Vega by the Navy, AF-59 was laid down on 7 June 1954 at Pascagoula, Mississippi, by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp.; launched on 28 April 1955; sponsored by Mrs. Theo
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Vega_(AF-59)
date created:
2007-09-01T14:45:00Z
date modified:
2024-09-14T11:29:57Z
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13
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