Navy vessel to be named USNS Carson City; Secretary praises capital city and Nevada
The U.S. Navy will name a Joint High Speed Vessel after Nevada’s Capital, Carson City. The vessel will be called The United States Naval Ship Carson City.
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid and Congressman Mark Amodei were both informed this week of the USNS Carson City decision by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus during a meeting in the U.S. Capitol.
“Carson City displays American values of community, ingenuity and perseverance at their best,” Secretary Mabus said. “I chose to name the joint high speed vessel after Carson City to honor those values and the men and women of the community as well as the state of Nevada.”
The vessel is capable of transporting 600 short tons, and traveling 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots. It can operate in shallow-draft ports and waterways, providing U.S. forces added mobility and flexibility, according to the U.S. Navy. The future United States Naval Ship (USNS) Carson City is the second naval vessel to be named in honor of Nevada’s capital city. The first, a patrol frigate (PF 50), earned two battle stars for service in World War II.
“I am so pleased that Carson City, Nevada will be memorialized and honored by the Navy,” said Senator Reid. “We have a dynamic veterans community in Nevada, many of whom have served in the Navy and Marine Corps. These brave men and women have traveled around the world to defend the freedoms all Americans enjoy. Their actions and service are deserving of this honor.”
Congressman Amodei said “it is great to hear there will be another Carson City namesake in the U.S. Navy,” said Amodei. “Congratulations to the Navy League’s Carson City Council #347 — it sounds like our community will be well-represented by a state-of-the-art ship.”
Joint high speed vessels also have a 20,000 square foot open mission deck and an aviation flight deck to support day and night air vehicle launch and recovery operations. Additionally, the ships have berthing space for up to 42 crew members, 104 personnel, and airline-style seating for up to 312. USNS Carson City will be constructed by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala.
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