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USNS 'William McLean' (T-AKE-12), The Bridges. 01.03.21

The ships of this class are named after famous American explorers and pioneers.

William McLean was a physicist working for the U.S.Navy who is credited with concieving and developing the Sidewinder heat seeking missile. A feat recorded in the ship's crest, which incorporates two of the missiles.

 

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