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''' | '''{{gns|Covington|CLAC-01|hcn}}''' was a [[Covington-class]] [[LAC Carrier]] of the [[Grayson Space Navy]], based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Commissioned in 2014, she served across two commissions in the [[Fourth Fleet|Fourth]] and later [[Third Fleet|Third]] Fleets before her decommissioning on 5 January 2024. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
''Covington'' was commissioned on 27 January 2014 under the command of then-[[CAPT]] Christopher Fells. The Covington was designed to be a roleplay chapter with members from around the world. The majority of it's membership are spread across the continental United States. The ship | ''Covington'' was commissioned on 27 January 2014 under the command of then-[[CAPT]] Christopher Fells. The Covington was designed to be a roleplay chapter with members from around the world. The majority of it's membership are spread across the continental United States. The ship was a frequent attendee of [[Manticon]] and [[Honorcon]] as well as conventions local to its crew. | ||
The ship was decommissioned on 30 November 2016 for failure of the command triad to complete testing. The ship recommissioned on 27 May 2017 under the command of then-[[CAPT]] Thomas Bainbridge. After 11 months in the role Captain Bainbridge stood down to join [[Astro Control | The ship was decommissioned on 30 November 2016 for failure of the command triad to complete testing. The ship recommissioned on 27 May 2017 under the command of then-[[CAPT]] Thomas Bainbridge. After 11 months in the role Captain Bainbridge stood down to join the [[Astro Control Service]] and [[CAPT]] David Sanders took over. | ||
The ''Covington'' | The ''Covington'' became the meeting chapter for Tampa Bay, Florida, and [[CAPTJG]] Rick Matheny took command; the ship continued to support members based further afield. She was subsequently reassigned to the [[Third Fleet]]. ''Covington'' was decommissioned on 5 January 2024 and permanently struck from the register, her crew transferred to the holding chapter HMSS ''Hephaestus''.<ref name="BSD240101">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 2401-01]]</ref> | ||
The ''Covington'' can have [[LAC]]s assigned to it to help mentor a ship launching in a new area. The current allocation of LACs to the ''Covington'' is listed in its own section below. | The ''Covington'' can have [[LAC]]s assigned to it to help mentor a ship launching in a new area. The current allocation of LACs to the ''Covington'' is listed in its own section below. | ||
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| 4 || [[CAPT]] David Sanders || 29 April 2018 || 10 September 2018 | | 4 || [[CAPT]] David Sanders || 29 April 2018 || 10 September 2018 | ||
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| | | 5 || [[CAPTJG]] [[Sir]] Rick Matheny, [[KCE]], [[SC]], [[NS]], [[CGM]], [[RMN]] || 10 September 2018 || 18 October 2019 | ||
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| 6 || [[CAPT]] Jamison Silinsky || 18 October 2019 || 05 January 2024 | |||
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==Command Staff== | ==Command Staff== | ||
* Commanding Officer: [[ | * Commanding Officer: [[CAPT]] Jamison Silinsky, [[QBM]], [[CBM]], [[GSN]] | ||
* Executive Officer: [[CDR]] Wade Smith, [[GSN]] | * Executive Officer: [[CDR]] Wade Smith, [[GSN]] | ||
* Ship's Bosun: [[CPO]] Dan Pressler, [[GSN]] | * Ship's Bosun: [[CPO]] Dan Pressler, [[GSN]] | ||
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==Ship's Orders== | ==Ship's Orders== | ||
{{disclaimer}} | {{disclaimer}} | ||
Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify [[Admiralty Orders]], [[Naval Directives]], and [[ | Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify [[Admiralty Orders]], [[Naval Directives]], and [[Third Fleet#Fleet Orders|Third Fleet Orders]]. They are applicable to ''Covington'' operations and personnel. | ||
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! Order No. !! Effective Date !! Subject !! Status | ! Order No. !! Effective Date !! Subject !! Status | ||
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| [[ | | [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1906-01]] || data-sort-value=6-13-19 | 13 June 2019|| Crew Promotions || | ||
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| [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1903-01]] || data-sort-value=3-16-19 | 16 March 2019|| Crew Promotions || | |||
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| [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1902-01]] || data-sort-value=2-04-19 | 04 February 2019|| Crew Promotions || | |||
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| [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1812-01]] || data-sort-value=12-21-18 | 21 December 2018 || Crew Promotions || | |||
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| [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1811-01]] || data-sort-value=11-30-18 | 30 November 2018 || Crew Promotions || | |||
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| [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1809-03]] || data-sort-value=9-30-18 | 30 September 2018 || Assignment of Ship's Communication Officer || Active | |||
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| [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1809-02]] || data-sort-value=9-30-18 | 30 September 2018 || Sharing Fundraising Campaigns || Active | |||
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| [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1809-01]] || data-sort-value=9-30-18 | 30 September 2018 || Crew Promotions || | |||
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| [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1808-01]] || data-sort-value=08-23-18 | 23 August 2018 || Crew Promotions || | |||
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| [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1805-01]] || data-sort-value=05-14-18 | 14 May 2018 || Crew Promotions || | |||
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| [[Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1711-01]] || data-sort-value=11-16-17 | 16 November 2017 || Crew Promotions || | |||
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{{Class covington}} | {{Class covington}} | ||
{{LAC carriers}} | {{LAC carriers}} | ||
[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Inactive Chapters]] | ||
[[Category:Ships|C]] | |||
[[Category:Covington-class]] | [[Category:Covington-class]] | ||
[[Category:LAC Carriers]] | [[Category:LAC Carriers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:42, 20 July 2026
| GNS Covington CLAC-01 | |
| |
| Class: | Covington |
| Type: | LAC Carrier |
| Affiliation: |  Grayson Space Navy
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| Commander: | Vacant |
| Launched: | 27 January 2014 |
| Status: | Inactive |
| Reporting to: | Third Fleet |
| Fleet: | Third Fleet |
GNS Covington (CLAC-01) was a Covington-class LAC Carrier of the Grayson Space Navy, based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Commissioned in 2014, she served across two commissions in the Fourth and later Third Fleets before her decommissioning on 5 January 2024.
History
Covington was commissioned on 27 January 2014 under the command of then-CAPT Christopher Fells. The Covington was designed to be a roleplay chapter with members from around the world. The majority of it's membership are spread across the continental United States. The ship was a frequent attendee of Manticon and Honorcon as well as conventions local to its crew.
The ship was decommissioned on 30 November 2016 for failure of the command triad to complete testing. The ship recommissioned on 27 May 2017 under the command of then-CAPT Thomas Bainbridge. After 11 months in the role Captain Bainbridge stood down to join the Astro Control Service and CAPT David Sanders took over.
The Covington became the meeting chapter for Tampa Bay, Florida, and CAPTJG Rick Matheny took command; the ship continued to support members based further afield. She was subsequently reassigned to the Third Fleet. Covington was decommissioned on 5 January 2024 and permanently struck from the register, her crew transferred to the holding chapter HMSS Hephaestus.[1]
The Covington can have LACs assigned to it to help mentor a ship launching in a new area. The current allocation of LACs to the Covington is listed in its own section below.
Commanding Officers
| # | Name | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPT Christopher Fells | 27 January 2014 | 15 November 2014 |
| 2 | CAPT Adam Steinberg | 15 November 2014 | 7 November 2016 |
| 3 | CAPT Thomas Bainbridge | 27 May 2017 | 29 April 2018 |
| 4 | CAPT David Sanders | 29 April 2018 | 10 September 2018 |
| 5 | CAPTJG Sir Rick Matheny, KCE, SC, NS, CGM, RMN | 10 September 2018 | 18 October 2019 |
| 6 | CAPT Jamison Silinsky | 18 October 2019 | 05 January 2024 |
Crew Lineage
- 27 January 2014: Launched as GNS Covington (CLAC-01)
- 27 January 2014: Joined Fourth Fleet
- 30 November 2016: Decommissioned
- 27 May 2017: Recommissioned as GNS Covington (CLAC-01)
- 27 May 2017: Rejoined Fourth Fleet
- 11 December 2018: Reassigned to Third Fleet
Command Staff
- Commanding Officer: CAPT Jamison Silinsky, QBM, CBM, GSN
- Executive Officer: CDR Wade Smith, GSN
- Ship's Bosun: CPO Dan Pressler, GSN
Assigned Light Attack Craft
There are no LACs assigned to the Covington at the current time.
| Name | Hull Number | Commissioned on | Commanding Officer | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC Name | GNLAC-## | 01 January 2000 | LTSG CO Name | Katana |
Ship's Orders
⚠ UnofficialThe Tenth Fleet wiki is an unofficial repository of TRMN orders and records. Per TRMN policy, the official sources are the TRMN Forums (all orders and information) and Mantipedia (the official wiki).
Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify Admiralty Orders, Naval Directives, and Third Fleet Orders. They are applicable to Covington operations and personnel.
| Order No. | Effective Date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1906-01 | 13 June 2019 | Crew Promotions | |
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1903-01 | 16 March 2019 | Crew Promotions | |
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1902-01 | 04 February 2019 | Crew Promotions | |
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1812-01 | 21 December 2018 | Crew Promotions | |
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1811-01 | 30 November 2018 | Crew Promotions | |
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1809-03 | 30 September 2018 | Assignment of Ship's Communication Officer | Active |
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1809-02 | 30 September 2018 | Sharing Fundraising Campaigns | Active |
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1809-01 | 30 September 2018 | Crew Promotions | |
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1808-01 | 23 August 2018 | Crew Promotions | |
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1805-01 | 14 May 2018 | Crew Promotions | |
| Orders:GNS Covington Ship's Order 1711-01 | 16 November 2017 | Crew Promotions |
References
See Also
| LAC Carriers | |
|---|---|
| Royal Manticoran Navy | |
| Hydra (CLAC) | Hydra (lead) - Cerberus - Demon - Pegasus - Salamander - Specter - Unicorn - Werewolf |
| Minotaur (CLAC) | Minotaur (lead) - Centaur - Chimera - Cyclops - Phantom† - Siren |
| Grayson Space Navy | |
| Covington (CLAC) | Covington (lead) - Glory |