USNS Puerto Rico (T-EPF-11)

USNS Puerto Rico (T-EPF-11) is the eleventh Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport[6] and currently in service with the United States Navy's Military Sealift Command.[1][5]

For other ships with the same name, see USS Puerto Rico.
USNS Puerto Rico returning from her sea trial on 22 August 2019
History
United States
NamePuerto Rico
NamesakePuerto Rico
OperatorMilitary Sealift Command
Awarded15 September 2016[1]
BuilderAustal USA[1]
Laid down9 August 2018[2]
Launched13 November 2018
Sponsored bySonia Sotomayor[3]
Christened10 November 2018[4]
In service10 December 2019[5]
Identification
Motto
  • Excelencia, Perseverancia, Fuerza
  • (Excellence, Perseverance, Vigor)
StatusActive
Badge
General characteristics
Class and typeSpearhead-class expeditionary fast transport
Length103.0 m (337 ft 11 in)
Beam28.5 m (93 ft 6 in)
Draft3.83 m (12 ft 7 in)
Propulsion
Speed43 knots (80 km/h; 49 mph)
Troops312
CrewCapacity of 41, 22 in normal service
Aviation facilitiesLanding pad for medium helicopter

Puerto Rico was christened on 10 November 2018.[4][7]

References
  1. "Puerto Rico". Naval Vessel Register. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  2. "Keel Authenticated for the Future USNS Puerto Rico" (Press release). United States Navy. 10 August 2018. NNS180810-02. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  3. "U.S. Supreme Court's Sotomayor sponsors Austal ship, visits Mobile for ceremony". al.com. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  4. "Austal USA Christens USNS Puerto Rico (EPF 11)" (Press release). Austal USA. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  5. "Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Puerto Rico" (Press release). United States Navy. 11 December 2019. NNS191211-03. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  6. "Secretary Mabus Names Three Vessels During Ceremony" (Press release). United States Navy. 14 December 2016. NNS161214-24. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  7. "US Navy to christen future USNS Puerto Rico expeditionary fast transport". naval-technology.com. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
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