USNS Comet, Suisan Bay Reserve Fleet, Benicia, Solano County, CA

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Significance: USNS Comet was the first purpose-built, deep-draft, ocean-going vessel designed for roll-on/roll-off handling of vehicles and other wheeled cargoes.

Survey number: HAER CA-348

Building/structure dates: 1956 Initial Construction

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