Naval Station Mayport

Naval Station Mayport is a major U. S. Navy base near Jacksonville, Florida. Since its commissioning in December 1942, NS Mayport has grown to become the third largest fleet concentration area in the United States. Mayport's operational composition is unique, with a busy harbor capable of accommodating 34 ships and an 8,000-foot runway capable of handling any aircraft in the Department of Defense inventory.

As of April 2003, Mayport is the home port for:

• Aircraft Carrier
  • USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)

• Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruisers
  • USS Philippine Sea (CG-58)
  • USS Gettysburg (CG-64)
  • USS Hue City (CG-66)
  • USS Vicksburg (CG-69)

• Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyers
  • USS Carney (DDG-64)
  • USS The Sullivans (DDG-68)
  • USS Roosevelt (DDG-80)

• Spruance Class Destroyers
  • USS Spruance (DD-963)
  • USS O'Bannon (DD-987)

• Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigates
  • USS McInerney (FFG-8)
  • USS Boone (FFG-28)
  • USS Underwood (FFG-36)
  • USS Doyle (FFG-39)
  • USS Halyburton (FFG-40)
  • USS Klakring (FFG-42)
  • USS DeWert (FFG-45)
  • USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG-49)
  • USS Taylor (FFG-50)
  • USS Simpson (FFG-56)
  • USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58)

External links

http://www.nsmayport.navy.mil/