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| rdfs:label | - USNS Samuel L. Cobb (T-AOT-1123)
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| rdfs:comment | - USNS Samuel L Cobb (T-AOT-1123) was originally named the MV Samuel L Cobb and used for transport of military assets in various theaters. It was not until the outbreak of the Iraq war in 2003 when the ship was purchased by the United States Navy that it was fully put under the operation of Military Sealift Command. This ship also had a refit to expand its abilities to do underway replenishment of multiple ships.
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| Ship caption | - USNS Cobb, beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay
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| abstract | - USNS Samuel L Cobb (T-AOT-1123) was originally named the MV Samuel L Cobb and used for transport of military assets in various theaters. It was not until the outbreak of the Iraq war in 2003 when the ship was purchased by the United States Navy that it was fully put under the operation of Military Sealift Command. This ship also had a refit to expand its abilities to do underway replenishment of multiple ships. The ship was named after Samuel L. Cobb, the Master of the SS Alcoa Guide during World War II. Cobb was awarded the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal for heroism and meritorious service under unusual hazards.
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