Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

U.S.S. Sacramento – 1964

— [AOE-1] —

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009

1. U.S.S. Sacramento – 1964 Marker

Inscription. Constructed during the early years of the Vietnam War, she was commissioned as a “Combat Supply and Auxiliary Support Ship” (AEO-1). At 793’ and 53,000 tons, she is by far the largest ship in the U.S. Fleet to be named ”Sacramento.” With a crew of 600, she has been assigned to the Seventh Fleet and awarded fifteen Battle Stars. She has been dubbed a floating supermarket, holding in a single load eight million gallons of fuel, 1600 tons of ammunition, 250 tons of refrigerated products and 250 tons of staple foods plus parts for repairs, etc.
In one nine-month period she set a record by supplying 812 ships with 74 million gallons of fuel, 3,000 tons of provisions, 14,000 tons of ammunition and 1,000 tons of other materials. During this period, her two helicopters delivered 5,000 tons via that service.
Only three other support ships of her class were built and placed in service. They also were named after American cities – the Camden, Seattle and Detroit.

Erected 1998 by Members of the Sacramento Valley Chapter American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV), their families and friends. This Chapter was founded 2/1/91.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Vietnam • Waterways & Vessels.

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38° 34.805′ N, 121° 30.428′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. Memorial is at the intersection of Capital Mall and Front Street on Capital Mall. Marker is located at the American Merchant Marine Monument, at the entrance to the River Front Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sacramento’s Maritime Heritage (here, next to this marker); The United States Merchant Marine (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Sacramento 1863 – 1867 (here, next to this marker); “Cobblestone” Ballast (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Sacramento 1914 – 1942 (here, next to this marker); Merchant Marine Monument (here, next to this marker); USS Sacramento (PG-19) (here, next to this marker); The Interurban Railroad Lines (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Also see . . .
1. The USS Sacramento. On April 13, 2007, the SACRAMENTO was sold for scrapping to Esco Marine at Brownsville, Texas. The ship was subsequently towed there. (Submitted on February 25, 2009.)

2. Hull Number. The hull classification symbol indicated on the marker ("AEO") is incorrect. The correct symbol and hull number combination for SACRAMENTO

American Merchant Marine Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009

2. American Merchant Marine Monument

U.S.S. Sacramento–1964 Marker is located on the left.

was: "AOE-1." (Submitted on January 5, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Fast Combat Support Ship: AOE-1.

Close-Up of Sketch on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009

3. Close-Up of Sketch on Marker

U.S.S Sacramento

Photographed By Mate Airman Dustin Howell

4. U.S.S. Sacramento

(Source: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USS_Sacrament)

The AMMV Plaza Memorial Committee Plaque at the Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009

5. The AMMV Plaza Memorial Committee Plaque at the Monument

AMMV Plaza MEMORIAL COMMITTEE MAY 1998 Harl Mullins, Chair Bill Fairfield, CEO J.O. Nelson, CEO Marvin Booth, CEO Joe Callahan Walter Duering Bob Koetitz Bob Nelson Bob Sharp

The AMMV Plaza Memorial Committee Plaque and Flag Mast image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009

6. The AMMV Plaza Memorial Committee Plaque and Flag Mast

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,032 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on February 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5, 6. submitted on February 25, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.