Beaumont Reserve Fleet
The Beaumont Reserve Fleet, was established by act of Congress in 1946, as a component of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF). The fleet is located in Beaumont, Texas.
History
In 1946, the US Government excavated 24 million cubic yards of soil from the Neches River, southeast of Beaumont, to create the McFadden Bend Cutoff. This is the location of the fleet. The Neches River connects to Sabine Lake and then the Gulf of Mexico.[1]
The Beaumont Reserve Fleet is one of only three remaining National Defense Reserve Fleets, of the original eight NDRFs, and the only anchorage on the Gulf Coast. The fleet is maintained by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), an agency of the Department of Transportation (DOT).[1]
Inventory of the Beaumont Reserve Fleet
Correct as of 31 December 2021.[2]
| Name | Division | Hull No. | Year Built | Design | Home Port | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRF - Roll-On/Roll-Off | ||||||
| Cape Taylor | Gulf | AKR 113 | 1977 | Dsl/Japan | Port of Beaumont, TX | RRF |
| Cape Texas | Gulf | AKR 112 | 1977 | Dsl/Japan | Port of Beaumont, TX | RRF |
| Cape Trinity | Gulf | AKR 9711 | 1977 | Dsl/Germany | Port of Beaumont, TX | RRF |
| Cape Victory | Gulf | AKR 9701 | 1984 | Dsl/Italy | BRF East Dock, Beaumont, TX | RRF |
| Cape Vincent | Gulf | AKR 9666 | 1984 | Dsl/Italy | BRF East Dock, Beaumont, TX | RRF |
| Pollux | Gulf | T-AKR 290 | 1973 | Navy Cargo | BRF East Dock, Beaumont, TX | RRF |
| Regulus | Gulf | T-AKR 292 | 1972 | Navy Cargo | BRF East Dock, Beaumont, TX | RRF |
| Retention - Crane Ship | ||||||
| Diamond State | Gulf | T-ACS 7 | 1960 | C6-S-MA1xb | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Logistics Support |
| Non-retention - Tanker | ||||||
| Lawrence H. Gianella | Gulf | T-AOT 1122 | 1985 | Champion | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Paul Buck | Gulf | T-AOT 1122 | 1985 | Champion | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Richard G. Matthiesen | Gulf | T-AOT 1124 | 1985 | Champion | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Samuel L. Cobb | Gulf | T-AOT 1123 | 1985 | Champion | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Non-retention - Barge Ship | ||||||
| Cape Farewell | Gulf | AK 5073 | 1973 | C9-S-81d | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Cape Flattery | Gulf | AK 5070 | 1973 | C9-S-81d | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Cape May | Pacific | AKR 5063 | 1973 | C8-S-82a | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Cape Mohican | Pacific | AKR 5065 | 1973 | C8-S-82a | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Custody - Roll-On/Roll-Off | ||||||
| USNS 1st Lt Harry L. Martin | Gulf | T-AK 3015 | 1980 | Navy | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Navy |
| Custody - Other | ||||||
| Bravante V | Gulf | SV 290 | 2013 | Offshore Supply | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Title XI |
| Bravante VI | Gulf | SV 290 | 2014 | Offshore Supply | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Title XI |
| Bravante VII | Gulf | SV 290 | 2014 | Offshore Supply | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Title XI |
| Vindicator | Gulf | SV 290 | 2014 | Offshore Supply | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Navy |
| Custody - Barge | ||||||
| Custom Barge 9001 | Gulf | 9010 | 1970 | Deck Barge | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Custom Barge 9002 | Gulf | 9007 | 1970 | Deck Barge | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Custom Barge 9003 | Gulf | 9003 | 1970 | Deck Barge | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Custom Barge 9004 | Gulf | 9004 | 1970 | Deck Barge | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Custom Barge 9005 | Gulf | 9005 | 1970 | Deck Barge | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Custom Barge 9006 | Gulf | 9006 | 1970 | Deck Barge | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Custom Barge 9009 | Gulf | 9013 | 1970 | Deck Barge | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Custom Barge 9011 | Gulf | 9014 | 1970 | Deck Barge | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
| Custom Barge 9012 | Gulf | 9008 | 1970 | Deck Barge | BRF, Beaumont, TX | Disposal |
References
- MARAD.
- "National Defense Reserve Fleet Inventory" (PDF). 31 December 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
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