CAPE ARCHWAY (AK-5011)
Year Built
1963
Official Number
290485
Shipyard
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation
General Type
Naval Auxiliary
Specific Type
AK Cargo Ship
MARAD Type
C4-S-58a
Ship Length
571.90 feet
Beam
75.00 feet
Mast Height
136.40 feet
Net Tons
6810.00 tons
Gross Tons
11310.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
42789.00 square feet
Draft, Summer
30.50 tons
Draft, Lightweight
13.00 tons
Displacement, Summer
20110.00 tons
Displacement, Lightweight
7382.00 tons
Immersion, Summer
68.00 tons
Immersion, Lightweight
54.00 tons
Fate
Sold - Scrap
Historical Narrative
Cape Archway's history can be found under the "Documents" tab above.
Vessel Name History
1963 - 1980: African Neptune
1980 - 1980: Neptune
1980 - present: Cape Archway
Vessel Name History
Mission
| Mission Name |
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| Operations Desert Shield/Storm/Sortie |
Historical Documents
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Milestones
| Event | Date | Content |
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Acquisition
| 12/17/1979 | |
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Entry
| 4/2/1980 | |
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Ship Name Change
| 12/30/1980 | Ship AFRICAN NEPTUNE changes name to CAPE ARCHWAY |
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Activation
| 8/20/1990 | Activated to provide logistical support for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm |
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Repairs
| 12/1/1990 | "Docked in Marseille, France to undergo repairs" |
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Movement
| 1/1/1992 | "Returned to Charleston, South Carolina after providing logistical support in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm" |
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Interim Movement
| 8/29/1998 | Maintenance activation sea trial |
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Interim Movement
| 8/30/1998 | Maitenance activation sea trial complete |
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Interim Movement
| 3/6/1999 | No-Notice Turbo Activation 99-2 |
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Interim Movement
| 3/7/1999 | Completed Turbo Activation 99-2 |
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Interim Movement
| 5/17/1999 | Under tow to JRRF |
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Interim Movement
| 5/18/1999 | Returned from deactivation |
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Interim Movement
| 2/8/2001 | Tow to Stevens Technical for drydocking |
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Interim Movement
| 2/12/2001 | At Stevens Technical Services |
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Interim Movement
| 5/12/2001 | Conducting sea trial |
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Interim Movement
| 5/13/2001 | Completed sea trial |
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Interim Movement
| 7/9/2001 | Under tow to JRRF |
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Interim Movement
| 7/11/2001 | Returning from Stevens Technical Service |
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Interim Movement
| 6/5/2003 | ENRTE: Norfolk VA for de-fueling |
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Interim Movement
| 6/5/2003 | In for de-fueling |
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Interim Movement
| 7/10/2003 | Under tow to JRRF |
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Interim Movement
| 7/10/2003 | Return from de-fueling |
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Cleared Historic Review
| 1/7/2009 | Vessel cleared NHPA processing. |
Ship Imagery
Status Cards
Documents
| Date | Type | Name | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2008 | Cape_Archway_NHPA_History.pdf |
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Plans
No documents for this vessel
Shipwreck Information
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