USTS Kennedy (T-AK-5059), callsign KVMU, IMO number 6621662, is a former commercial freighter and a current training vessel of the United States Maritime Service.

LR/IMO No: 6621662 Year: 1967
Name: VELMA LYKES Keel: 24.2.66
Type: Cargo ship Launch Date: 16.7.66
Flag: USA Date of completion: 15.7.67
Tons: 10723 Link: 2101
DWT: 14662 Yard No: 1069
Length overall: 164.6 Ship Design: C4-S-66a
LPP: 157.0 Country of build: USA
Beam: 23.2 Builder: Avondale
Location of yard: Avondale
Number of
crews/Mchy/Speed(kn): 1ST-20
1986 CAPE BON - 03 ENTERPRISE - 09 KENNEDY

I often hear old timers from MEBA and MMP say "At least I never had to work for Lykes." I guess they were not a great outfit to sail for, though their ships were beautiful.

Funny how her 2 stacks harmonize with the rest of sticking out things. And in whole it's another nostalgic view!