From: Dictionary of American Fighting Ships

Large cities in Missouri and Kansas.

(AOR - 3: dp. 37,360 (f.); l. 659'; b. 96'; dr. 33'; s. 20 k.; cpl. 350; a. 4 3"; cl. Wichita)

The name Kansas City was assigned to AOR-3 on 27 April 1967. The General Dynamics Corp., Quincy Div., Quincy, Mass., began construction of the replenishment fleet tanker in the summer of 1967 with completion planned for the summer of 1969.

Once commissioned, Kansas City will operate as a multipurpose replenishment ship furnishing fuel, ammunition, and fleet provisions and stores to the far-ranging U.S. force at sea.

Transcribed by Yves HUBERT (hubertypc@aol.com)