Summary
- The USNS Lucy Stone, a fleet replenishment oiler, was christened at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego.
- The ship is named after American suffragist Lucy Stone and honors her legacy of advocating for freedom and equality.
- The ship is part of the John Lewis-class, named after civil rights leaders, and will be manned by a crew of about 100 civilian Merchant Mariners.
- The Navy is replacing its current class of oilers with newer ships like the USNS Lucy Stone.