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The ship was built in 1979 at the [[Odense Steel Shipyard|Odense Staalskibsvaerft A/S]], [[Lindø]], [[Denmark]]. She was put into the service of [[Maersk Line]] as ''Estelle Mærsk''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Cargo Ship Photo Index|url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/13/133000.htm|access-date=2022-02-13|website=www.navsource.org}}</ref>
The ship was built in 1979 at the [[Odense Steel Shipyard|Odense Staalskibsvaerft A/S]], [[Lindø]], [[Denmark]]. She was put into the service of [[Maersk Line]] as ''Estelle Mærsk''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Cargo Ship Photo Index|url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/13/133000.htm|access-date=2022-02-13|website=www.navsource.org}}</ref>


In 1984
In 1985, she was acquired and chartered by the Navy under a long-term contract as MV ''Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr.'' (AK-3000). The ship underwent conversion at the [[Bethlehem Steel and Shipbuilding Company|Bethlehem Steel]] at [[Sparrows Point Shipyard|Sparrows Point]], [[Massachusetts]]. She was assigned to [[Strategic sealift ships|Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron 3]] and supported the [[Marine expeditionary brigade|US Marine Corps Expeditionary Brigade]].<ref name=":0" /> On 1 May 1986, the ship was anchored in [[Subic Bay]] during [[Exercise Freedom Banner|Exercise Freedom Banner 1986]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=1986-05-01|title=A port bow view of the maritime prepositioning ship CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. (T-AK-3000) anchored in the harbor during Exercise Freedom Banner '86|url=https://picryl.com/media/a-port-bow-view-of-the-maritime-prepositioning-ship-cpl-louis-j-hauge-jr-t-022738|access-date=2022-02-13|website=The U.S. National Archives|language=en}}</ref>
, she was acquired and chartered by the Navy under a long-term contract as MV ''Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr.'' (AK-3000). The ship underwent conversion at the [[Bethlehem Steel and Shipbuilding Company|Bethlehem Steel]] at [[Sparrows Point Shipyard|Sparrows Point]], [[Maryland]]. She was assigned to [[Strategic sealift ships|Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron 3]] and supported the [[Marine expeditionary brigade|US Marine Corps Expeditionary Brigade]].<ref name=":0" /> On 1 May 1986, the ship was anchored in [[Subic Bay]] during [[Exercise Freedom Banner|Exercise Freedom Banner 1986]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=1986-05-01|title=A port bow view of the maritime prepositioning ship CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. (T-AK-3000) anchored in the harbor during Exercise Freedom Banner '86|url=https://picryl.com/media/a-port-bow-view-of-the-maritime-prepositioning-ship-cpl-louis-j-hauge-jr-t-022738|access-date=2022-02-13|website=The U.S. National Archives|language=en}}</ref>


On 16 August 1990, ''Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr.'' carried equipments that would later be used during [[Gulf War|Operation Desert Storm]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Department of Defense. Department of the Navy. Naval Imaging Command. 1988-ca. 1993 (Predecessor)|url=https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6482254|title=A tug boat positions the vehicle cargo ship CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE, JR. (T-AK-3000). The HAUGE, along with other maritime prepositioning ships, is scheduled to transport equipment that will be used in Operation Desert Shield|last2=Department of Defense. Defense Audiovisual Agency (Predecessor)|last3=Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. (1994 - 10/26/2007)|date=1990-08-16|series=Series: Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files, 1921 - 2008}}</ref>
On 16 August 1990, ''Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr.'' carried equipments that would later be used during [[Gulf War|Operation Desert Storm]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Department of Defense. Department of the Navy. Naval Imaging Command. 1988-ca. 1993 (Predecessor)|url=https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6482254|title=A tug boat positions the vehicle cargo ship CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE, JR. (T-AK-3000). The HAUGE, along with other maritime prepositioning ships, is scheduled to transport equipment that will be used in Operation Desert Shield|last2=Department of Defense. Defense Audiovisual Agency (Predecessor)|last3=Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. (1994 - 10/26/2007)|date=1990-08-16|series=Series: Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files, 1921 - 2008}}</ref>


On 20 august 2008, she was part of the Southeast Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism (SEACAT) exercises.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Limited|first=Alamy|title=080820-N-3392B-001 SINGAPORE STRAIT (Aug. 20, 2008)|url=https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-080820-n-3392b-001-singapore-strait-aug-20-2008-a-member-of-the-republic-130250988.html|access-date=2022-02-13|website=www.alamy.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2009, the ship returned to Maersk Line as MV ''Abby G''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ABBY G|url=https://www.fleetmon.com/vessels/abby-g_7702047_38275/|website=FleetMon}}</ref> [[Sealift Incorporated|Sealift Inc.]] later acquired the ship in 2010 and operated the ship with the same name until August of later that year, in which she was towed to [[Alang]], [[India]] for scrap.
On 20 August 2008, she was part of the Southeast Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism (SEACAT) exercises.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Limited|first=Alamy|title=080820-N-3392B-001 SINGAPORE STRAIT (Aug. 20, 2008)|url=https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-080820-n-3392b-001-singapore-strait-aug-20-2008-a-member-of-the-republic-130250988.html|access-date=2022-02-13|website=www.alamy.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2009, the ship returned to Maersk Line as MV ''Abby G''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ABBY G|url=https://www.fleetmon.com/vessels/abby-g_7702047_38275/|website=FleetMon}}</ref> [[Sealift Incorporated|Sealift Inc.]] later acquired the ship in 2010 and operated the ship with the same name until August of later that year, in which she was towed to [[Alang]], [[India]] for scrap.


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MV Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr.
History
United States
NameCpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr.
NamesakeLouis J. Hauge Jr.
Owner
BuilderOdense Staalskibsvaerft A/S
Launched3 August 1979
Completed1979
Acquired1979
Renamed
  • Estelle Mærsk (1979–1984)
  • Abby G (2009–2010)
Identification
Honours and
awards		See Awards
FateScrapped, 2010
General characteristics
Class and typeCpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr.-class cargo ship
Displacement
  • 23,365 t (22,996 long tons), light
  • 46,484 t (45,750 long tons), full
Length755 ft 5 in (230.25 m)
Beam90 ft 0 in (27.43 m)
Draft33 ft 10 in (10.31 m)
Installed power
  • 1 × shaft
  • 16,800 hp (12,500 kW)
Propulsion
Speed16.4 knots (30.4 km/h; 18.9 mph)
Capacity
Complement25 mariners and 11 technicians
Aviation facilitiesHelipad

MV Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr. (AK-3000), (former MV Estelle Mærsk), was the lead ship of the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr.-class cargo ship built in 1979.[1] The ship is named after Corporal Louis J. Hauge Jr., an American Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II.[2]

Construction and commissioning

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The ship was built in 1979 at the Odense Staalskibsvaerft A/S, Lindø, Denmark. She was put into the service of Maersk Line as Estelle Mærsk.[3]

In 1984 , she was acquired and chartered by the Navy under a long-term contract as MV Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr. (AK-3000). The ship underwent conversion at the Bethlehem Steel at Sparrows Point, Maryland. She was assigned to Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron 3 and supported the US Marine Corps Expeditionary Brigade.[3] On 1 May 1986, the ship was anchored in Subic Bay during Exercise Freedom Banner 1986.[4]

On 16 August 1990, Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr. carried equipments that would later be used during Operation Desert Storm.[5]

On 20 August 2008, she was part of the Southeast Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism (SEACAT) exercises.[6] In 2009, the ship returned to Maersk Line as MV Abby G.[7] Sealift Inc. later acquired the ship in 2010 and operated the ship with the same name until August of later that year, in which she was towed to Alang, India for scrap.

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "CPL LOUIS J HAUGE, JR (AK 3000)". Naval Vessel Register. 15 July 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Marine Corps University > Research > Marine Corps History Division > Information for Units > Medal of Honor Recipients By Unit > Cpl Louis James Hauge, Jr". www.usmcu.edu. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Cargo Ship Photo Index". www.navsource.org. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  4. ^ "A port bow view of the maritime prepositioning ship CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. (T-AK-3000) anchored in the harbor during Exercise Freedom Banner '86". The U.S. National Archives. 1 May 1986. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  5. ^ Department of Defense. Department of the Navy. Naval Imaging Command. 1988-ca. 1993 (Predecessor); Department of Defense. Defense Audiovisual Agency (Predecessor); Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. (1994 - 10/26/2007) (16 August 1990). A tug boat positions the vehicle cargo ship CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE, JR. (T-AK-3000). The HAUGE, along with other maritime prepositioning ships, is scheduled to transport equipment that will be used in Operation Desert Shield. Series: Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files, 1921 - 2008.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Limited, Alamy. "080820-N-3392B-001 SINGAPORE STRAIT (Aug. 20, 2008)". www.alamy.com. Retrieved 13 February 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ "ABBY G". FleetMon.
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