MV Cape Lambert (T-AKR-5077),, was a Cape L-class roll-on/roll-off built in 1973.
MV Cape Lambert
James River, Reserve Fleet
The James River Reserve Fleet (JRRF) is located on the James River in the U.S. state of Virginia at near Fort Eustis. James River Reserve Fleet, a "ghost fleet", is part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet. The Reserve Fleet ships in storage, called "mothballed", that can be ready for use if needed. Many are awaiting scrapping due to the age or condition of the ship. Some ships are used for target practice or as artificial reefs. A few ships became museum ships and other sold to private companies. Ships can be readied for use in 20 to 120 days during national emergencies or natural disaster. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) provides oversight of the James River Reserve Fleet. For the United States Navy ships the United States Navy reserve fleets stored these ships and submarines.
Part of the James River Fleet in 1990
Decommissioned destroyers on James River in 1993
Inactive U.S. Navy auxiliary ships of the James River Reserve Fleet (1996)
SS Red Oak Victory