SS Cape Island
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| Construction started | February 16, 1976 |
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| Launched | December 21, 1976 |
| Length | 209 m |
| Displacement | 13. 61 million kg |
| Builder | Bath Iron Works |
| Laid down | 16 February 1976 |
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| ID | 3029645 |
About SS Cape Island
SS Cape Island was originally laid down for commercial service in 1976 as Illinois, a Type C7 ship for the States Lines. It was launched and then needed to be used for military service transferred into the Naval Vessel Register as the USNS Mercury, as transport ship for vehicles, and other goods.