SS Cape Flattery (AK-5070) was laid down on 10 February 1972, as SS Delta Norte a Maritime Administration type (C9-S-81d) hull under Maritime Administration contract (MA 259) at Avondale Industries Corp., New Orleans, LA. She was launched, 19 May 1973 and delivered to the Maritime Administration, 12 September 1973, for operation by Delta Line. She was reacquired by the Maritime Administration for assignment to the ready reserve fleet (RRF), 14 May 1987 and berthed at Beaumont, TX as part of the Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Fleet. When activated Cape Flattery is assigned to Military Sealift Command (MSC) as one of the Military Sealift Command's four LASH Ready Reserve Force Ships. Cape Flattery can be activated in 10 days

SS Cape Flattery (AK-5070)
History
United States
Name	SS Cape Flattery (AK-5070)
Builder	Avondale Industries Corp., New Orleans, LA
Laid down	10 February 1972
Launched	19 May 1973
Acquired	14 May 1987
Homeport	Beaumont, TX
Identification	IMO number: 7320411 MMSI number: 366058000 Callsign: KIIA
Status	In ready reserve since 1987. Ten days needed to activate.
Notes	Launched as SS Delta Norte
General characteristics
Class and type	Lighter Aboard Ship (LASH) Barge Carrier
Displacement	57,150 tons
Length	894 ft 0 in (272.49 m)
Beam	100 ft 0 in (30.48 m)
Draft	39 ft 0 in (11.89 m)
Propulsion	steam turbine, single propeller
Speed	18.7 kn (21.5 mph; 34.6 km/h)
Capacity	89 barges
Complement	Full Operational Status: 31 civilian mariners
Armament	None
Aviation facilities	None