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The 1955 hit Mister Roberts (Mr. Roberts) was not only a massively momentous event in the cinema world, but also in the history of the Sea Bird (previously USNS New Bedford). That’s right! Some of Hollywood’s absolute most memorable and loved actors such as Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, and Jack Lemmon acted their way through the Sea Bird and into our hearts forever.

Even though much of our efforts are currently going towards retrofitting this majestic vessel with green technology to help clean up our oceans, it is with great pleasure that we are able to do so in the presence of perhaps what is Hollywood’s biggest star; the Sea Bird. While we are positive that one of the most beloved movies of all time will forever be emblazoned in our hearts, we take great pride in knowing that we’re helping to insure that this precious piece of Americana is forever preserved. And we’re sure that Henry, James, William and Jack are all smiling down on us knowing that the Sea Bird is still alive and well!

You too can help preserve the wonderful spirit of Mister Roberts by reading through our fun and informative articles and spreading the word about this amazing movie and its rich history!

	Thomas Heggen the author Thomas Heggen: The Pen that Started It All Thomas Heggen was the author who created the original story behind Mister Roberts.	Kris Land
	Behind the Scenes of Mr. Roberts The year is 1955.	Kris Land
	Henry Fonda a shining light Henry Fonda: A Shining Light in the History of Mister Roberts Henry Fonda was another shining light in the time line of Mister Roberts.	Kris Land
	James Cagney, Eighth Greatest James Cagney: The Life of Captain James Morton James Cagney is one of the most popular American actors in film history.	Kris Land
	Jack Lemmon, The Face of Pulver Jack Lemmon: The Face of Ensign Frank Thurlowe Pulver Jack Lemmon was an actor with a lengthy filmography including over sixty films.	Kris Land
	William Powell a major MGM star William Powell: The Cynical Actor William Powell was a major MGM star often recognized for his sophisticated and cynical style.	Kris Land
	The History of Mister Roberts The film Mister Roberts played a pivotal role in the history of the USNS New Bedford, now the beloved Sea Bird.	Kris Land
	Mister Roberts: Broadway play, circa 1948 Before it became a silver screen hit, Mister Roberts started out as a novel followed by a Broadway play.	Kris Land
	1955 Original, Mister Roberts Movie The 1955 hit Mister Roberts (Mr.	Kris Land
	1984 remake, Mister Roberts Movie The story behind Mister Roberts has endured a long history, bringing the bright limelight aboard the USNS New Bedford, now the Sea Bird.	Kris Land
	Mr. Roberts, Original Broadcast 1955, Film Facts Director John Ford became ill while filming and Mervyn Leroy completed the film, both received screen credit, nominated for three academy awards including best picture, Lemmon won for best supporting actor.	Kris Land
	Mister Roberts The 1955 Movie Take a run down cargo ship with a motley crew, throw in a pacific island paradise and sign on board four of the biggest Hollywood heavyweights ever, then you are bound to have winning motion picture which stands the test of time.	Kris Land
	Films on Disk - Mister Roberts/B-,B Pulver schemes as Roberts listens to Warner Henry Fonda repeats his stage success in the title role of Mister Roberts.	Kris Land

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1944: Camano Class Light Cargo Ship was laid down for the US Army as FS-289 at Wheeler Shipbuilding in Whitestone, NY.

1945: Delivered to US Army.

1950: Acquired by the US Navy on July 1, 1950 and placed in service as USNS New Bedford (T-AKL-17).

1954: The movie, Mister Roberts, was made on the USNS New Bedford (T-AKL-17).

1955 - 1963: Used as a cargo supply ship for the Texas Towers, a network of advanced radar stations located off the Eastern Seaboard. In 1957, Capt. Sixto Mangual was commander of the AKL-17 and in 1961 it was rechristened the USNS New Bedford. The New Bedford, sailing out of State Pier, was keeping vigil when Texas Tower No. 4 callapsed off the New Jersey coast during a January 1961 nor'easter.

1963: Reclassified as Miscellaneous Unclassified (IX-308).

1971: The New Bedford (IX-308) served as a Torpedo Test Firing Vessel in the Puget Sound area.

1994: Ceremony in New Bedford.

1995: The ship was struck from the Naval Register on April 4.

2004: The Sea Bird's current disposition is a tuna long liner (fishing boat) out of San Diego, CA.

2006: Design of the Tesla Turbine began on June 11, 2006. The Sea Bird was sold by Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service for commercial service.

2007: The Sea Bird was drydocked for renovations.

2008: The Sea Bird setting sail to Sea-Tac in Seattle, WA.

2009 - 2010: The Sea Bird is currently docked at Seattle Sea-Tac.