Vintage USS GRAPPLE 8.5 Brass Plaque READY TO SERVE ARS 53 Original US NAVY. The overall size is just over 8.5″ tall by 6.5″ across by. 25 thick with a weight of 2 lb 14.2 oz. Her home port is Norfolk, Virginia. On 13 July 2006 Grapple was decommissioned from US Navy service and converted to civilian operation by Military Sealift Command. She was redesignated as USNS Grapple. My goal is your satisfaction. I aim to please! THANK YOU AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.