APL 61 is one of the Navy's non self-propelled barracks ships. Ordered in 1995, APL 61 can accommodate 600 personnel and has dining and locker facilities for an additional 3,020 personnel. Further facilities include office, medical, training and recreation spaces.

US Navy barracks ship APL-61 in 2003. A barracks ship or barracks barge or berthing barge, or in civilian use accommodation vessel or accommodation ship, is a ship or a non-self-propelled barge containing a superstructure of a type suitable for use as a temporary barracks for sailors or other military personnel.

The APL (L) 61 Class is a non-self-propelled Duty Crew, Messing and Berthing barge. The Barge was built by the Halter Marine Group Inc., Gulf Coast Fabrication Inc., Bay St. Louis, MS. The...

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The Naval Vessel Register contains information on ships and service craft that comprise the official inventory of the US Navy from the time of vessel authorization through its life cycle and...

Sep 19, 2023 · The Navy has taken delivery of four new barges, the first of the APL-67 class of Auxiliary Personnel Lighter berthing and messing barges that will replace 27 older barges.

US Navy Barracks Craft Auxiliary Personnel Lighter APL-61 moored alongside the US Naval Academy's Dewey Seawall, Annapolis, MD, 09 October 2003. The barracks barge was brought to Annapolis to house midshipmen displaced by Hurricane Isabel.

APL-61 Class Non-self-propelled Barracks Ship: Laid down (date unknown), at Halter Marine, Gulfport, MS. Launched, 18 April 1997 Placed in service, 26 March 1998 APL-62 assigned to ComPacFlt Berthing & Messing Program, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA.

Aug 5, 2020 · As the names imply, Barracks Ships (APB) were self-propelled and Barracks Barges (APL) were not. The standard APB design was based on an LST, while the standard APL design was based on a YF. The APB numbers start at 35 because the first six were initially designated APLs 35 through 40.

PACIFIC COLLECTOR and PACIFIC TRACKER have been modified to support telemetry missions sponsored by the Missile Defense Agency. The Ship Manager is responsible for procurement of victuals and...