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Mercy is one of two 70,000 ton Hospital ships in U.S. Service.
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Mercy is a converted Oil tanker of the San Clemente Class.
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She boasts 1000 patient care beds, 12 Operating Rooms, Full Radiologic facilities, including CT Scan.
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Her beam belies her tanker origins.
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869 feet in length.
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She has a large Helopad amidships.
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Sister ship Comfort, Picture courtesy USNS Comfort.
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