Navy christens expeditionary sea base named after Marine Medal of Honor recipient
2022/06/29
Expeditionary sea base John L. Canley - named after Medal of Honor recipient Marine Sgt. Maj. John Canley - was christened Sunday in San Diego.
The 784-foot ship is the sixth expeditionary mobile base built for Military Sealift Command, and the fourth expeditionary mobile base of the Puller class: the Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4); Miguel Keith (ESB 5); and John L. Canley (ESB 6). It is outfitted with a flight deck and two aviation operating spots for MH-53E Sea Dragon-equivalent helicopters.