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In 2004 which was the first US Army ship named after an African American?

Question #152440. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated May 14 2026.
Originally posted May 14 2026 5:20 AM.

serpa
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serpa
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"USAV Major General Robert Smalls (LSV-8) is a General Frank S. Besson Jr.-class roll-on/roll-off of the US Army."
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USAV_Major_General_Robert_Smalls

"Built by VT Halter Marine in Moss Point, Miss., and christened in April 2004, LSV-8 is named in honor of Robert Smalls. As a 23-year-old slave during the Civil War he commandeered a Confederate transport steamer loaded with armaments and used the vessel to spirit his wife, children and 12 other slaves to freedom."
link https://www.army.mil/article/4877/latest_army_vessel_honors_american_hero

May 14 2026, 8:57 AM
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