Army Ship Near Navy

USAV Missionary Ridge has been maneuvering for several days in the York River near Cheatham Annex. The ship has radioed it is conducting dive exercises and asks boaters to stay 500 yards clear. At 174 feet long, it’s one of 35 Army boats in the Runneymede class that lands troops and materiel off a bow ramp. The name derives from a Civil War battle in Tennessee. williamsburgchartersails.com