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Comet IV (T-AK-269)

A luminous astronomical body, commonly with a long nebulous tail, and following a fixed orbit around the sun.

IV

The fourth Comet (T-AK-269) was launched 31 July 1957 by Sun Shipbuild. and Dry Dock Co., Chester, Pa.; sponsored by Mrs. L. S. Sabin, Jr.; and serves with the Military Sea Transportation Service manned by a civilian crew.

 

Published: Tue Jun 30 14:37:55 EDT 2015