09591 - FPO AE 09591 - Navy Vessels (W-designated)
FPO AE 09591 - Navy Vessels (W-desi
Key Facts
- Serves multiple Navy vessels
- Ships with names starting with 'W'
- USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) - dock landing ship
- USNS Waters (T-AGS 45) - survey ship
- Mixed commissioned and MSC vessels
About ZIP Code 09591
FPO AE 09591 is a Fleet Post Office designation serving multiple Navy vessels with names beginning with the letter 'W'. Known ships using this ZIP code include USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and USNS Waters (T-AGS 45). Each vessel has a unique unit number for mail routing purposes, with Whidbey Island using Unit 100403 and Waters using Unit 100404.
USS Whidbey Island is the lead ship of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ships, commissioned February 9, 1985. Named for Whidbey Island in Puget Sound, Washington, the ship is designed to transport and deploy Marines, their equipment, and landing craft. The LSD carries a well deck for launching landing craft and helicopters from the flight deck. USNS Waters is a converted oceanographic survey ship operated by Military Sealift Command civilian mariners, conducting hydrographic and oceanographic research.
Mail for personnel aboard vessels using FPO AE 09591 routes through the Newark International Service Center. For USS Whidbey Island, use military addressing format with rank; for USNS Waters, civilian title is appropriate. Senders must include ship name, hull number, and correct unit designation. Delivery times vary based on operational schedules, typically 7-10 days in port to 2-3 weeks during deployment.
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