USNS Safeguard (T-ARS-50)

USNS Safeguard (T-ARS-50)

USS "Safeguard" (ARS-50) is a "Safeguard"-class salvage ship, the second United States Navy ship of that name.

"Safeguard" was laid down on 8 November 1982 by Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin; launched on 12 November 1983; and commissioned on 17 August 1985.

"Safeguard" is the lead ship of the newest auxiliary rescue and salvage class of vessels constructed for the US Navy. The rugged construction of this steel-hulled vessel, combined with her speed and endurance, make "Safeguard" well-suited for rescue and salvage operations throughout the world. The hull below the waterline is ice-strengthened.

USS "Safeguard's" sister ships are the USS|Grasp|ARS-51, USS|Salvor|ARS-52, and USS|Grapple|ARS-53.

On September the 26, 2007. USS Safeguard was transferred to the Military Sealift Command

External links

* [http://www.safeguard.navy.mil/ USS "Safeguard" official website]


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