Docked in January in San Francisco, this is one of the converted San Clemente-
class supertankers used by the US Navy as hospital ships. They came into
service in 1986 and 1987 and have 1000 beds and 12 fully equipped operating
rooms. In mid-2004, Vice Admiral Michael L. Cowan, the Surgeon General said
these "dinosaurs" should be retired. However, to date, options to replace them
with more suitable medical facilities have not been determined.
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I've seen one of the hospital ships when she was in San Diego...I forget now if it was the Mercy or the Comfort. Very impressive!
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How important a ship. Always two hands of water beneath its keel.
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Wow, a hospital ship! It must be very interesting to be inside this vessel! Thanks for sharing, Carmen. Love your photos. Hope to see you again this week!
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