The USNS Guadalupe (T-AO-200) is a Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler operated by the Military Sealift Command to support United States Navy vessels. Laid down at Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans on July 9, 1990, and launched on October 5, 1991, Guadalupe entered service on September 25, 1992, with a primarily civilian crew. She operates mainly within the U.S. Pacific Fleet, performing vital logistical support missions. The vessel measures 206.5 meters (677 feet 6 inches) in length, with a beam of 29.7 meters (97 feet) and a draft of 11 meters (36 feet). At full load, her displacement reaches approximately 41,353 tonnes (40,700 long tons). The ship's fuel capacity is substantial, capable of carrying 180,000 imperial barrels of aviation fuel or fuel oil, supporting extended operations at sea. Additionally, she can carry a dry cargo area of 690 square meters (7,400 square feet) and refrigerate up to 128 pallets of provisions. Propulsion is provided by two 10 PC4.2 V 570 Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, delivering a combined power of 25.6 megawatts (34,800 horsepower) and driving two shafts. This power allows Guadalupe to reach speeds up to 20 knots (37 km/h). Although unarmed, the ship features a helicopter platform and five fueling stations capable of simultaneously refueling two ships, with a pumping capacity of 900,000 US gallons of diesel or 540,000 US gallons of jet fuel per hour. Guadalupe’s service history includes notable rescue operations, such as in June 2004 when she rescued 13 crew members and a dog from a burning Taiwanese fishing vessel, Hsin Chin Chanz, approximately 900 miles northeast of Guam. Her crew comprises around 89 civilians—including 19 officers—along with 29 spare personnel and six U.S. Navy sailors. The vessel’s primary significance lies in its role as a mobile fuel station at sea, enabling sustained naval operations across the vast Pacific theater, supporting fleet readiness and maritime logistics.

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