SS ''Cape Island'' (AKR-10) was originally laid down for commercial service in 1976 as ''Illinois'', a Type C7 ship for the States Lines. It was eventually transferred to the Naval Vessel Register (NVR) as the USNS ''Mercury'', as a transport ship for vehicles, and other goods. The ship was returned to Crowley Liner Services of

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, Florida. In 1993 the ship was permanently transferred to the navy's ready reserve force, and renamed ''Cape Island'' (T-AKR-10). The ''Cape Island'' remains laid up in a ready reserve state so that it may be activated in five days, if called upon. The ship is currently moored in

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. As of 9/12/23, SS Cape Island is undergoing sea trials in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 2023-09-12 SS Cape Island

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