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Note: The Blue Ridge class LCCs are listed with the auxiliaries, as Joint Command
Ships, because they are assigned to a fleet/theater command role and have no connection
to amphibious operations.
Amphibious Assault Ships
Wasp class amphibious assault ships
(7+1 ships)
Design: Based on LHA with several changes; 5" guns eliminated, certain command
spaces moved from island to hull, docking well and elevators reconfigured, different
docking well gate, missiles re-arranged, additional cargo elevators, internal stowage for
ship's boats, SRS-1 Combat D/F system.
Design: Large, bulky design with large flight deck and island; large cargo capacity. The
relatively short, wide docking well only provides space for 1 LCAC. Originally had 5"
guns at flight deck corners, and Sea Sparrow BPDMS launchers. Fitted with extensive
command and hospital spaces
Modifications: There have been some updates, but no comprehensive overhaul/life
extension work has been undertaken. All 5" guns and Sea Sparrow BPDMS have been
removed from these ships; RAM has been added. The radars associated with the 5" guns
were initially retained when the guns were removed, but the radars have now been
removed as well. Boat crane, boat deck and several boats are being removed to reduce
topweight.
Builders: Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, New Orleans, LA and Pascagoula, MS.
Design: Considerably larger than any previous LPD or LSDs; large cargo capability, and
major command capability. Stealthy design; designed for lower operating costs, and will
incorporate significant new technology. Will have large enclosed composite masts, with
radars housed internally. There is provision for a 16-cell VLS, but this will not be fitted.
The 30mm Bushmaster turrets are taken from the AAAV assault vehicle.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
LPD 17 San Antonio 2005 -- -- -- Building
LPD 18 New Orleans 2005 -- -- -- Building
LPD 19 Mesa Verde 2006 -- -- -- Building
LPD 20 Green Bay 2006 -- -- -- Ordered
LPD 21 New York -- -- -- -- Ordered
LPD 22 (none) -- -- -- -- Planned
LPD 23 (none) -- -- -- -- Planned
LPD 24 (none) -- -- -- -- Planned
LPD 25 (none) -- -- -- -- Planned
LPD 26 (none) -- -- -- -- Planned
LPD 27 (none) -- -- -- -- Planned
LPD 28 (none) -- -- -- -- Planned
Concept/Program: LSDs built as replacements for the old Thomaston class ships;
primary design objective was transport of numerous LCACs.
Builders: Lockheed SB, Seattle, WA (LSD 41-43); Avondale SY, New Orleans, LA
(LSD 44-48).
Design: Developed from Anchorage class. These are the first diesel-powered LSDs.
Have a very long docking well with extensive ventilation to facilitate LCAC operations,
and large forward superstructure block. RAM launchers have been fitted in most ships,
and an improved self-defense combat system is to be fitted. LSD 47 is testing LPD 17
technologies and "Smart Gator" automation/manning-reduction systems.
Builders: New York Naval Shipyard; Ingalls SB, Pascagoula, MS; Lockheed SB &
Construction, Seattle, WA.
Design: Typical LPD/LSD design; superstructure forward, boats, funnels and cranes
midships, helicopter platform aft. LPD 7-13 are fitted as flagships; they have an
additional bridge level. LPD 4 has no hangar.
Disposal Note: All Raleigh class LPDs and Thomaston class LSDs have been discarded.
The last LST in the US Navy was decommissioned 5 October 2002.
Note: The Marine Corps operates over 1100 AAV7A1 amphibious armored personnel
carriers, ~100 AAV7A1C amphibious command vehicles, and ~50-60 AAV7A1R
amphibious repair/recovery vehicles. A new series of 1000 Advanced Amphibious
Assault Vehicles (AAAV) is planned.
Mine Warfare Ships
Chartered high speed mine countermeasures support
ship (0+1 ships)
Displacement:
Dimensions:
Propulsion:
Crew:
Armament:
Builders: Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, WI; Marinette Marine, WI (MCM 2, 4, 7).
Builders: Intermarine USA, Savannah, GA; Avondale SY, Boat Division, Gulfport, MS
(MHC 53, 54, 56, 57).
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
MHC 51 Osprey 1993 ATL Ingleside MCMRon1 NRF
MHC 52 Heron 1994 ATL Ingleside MCMRon1 NRF
MHC 53 Pelican 1995 ATL Ingleside MCMRon1 NRF
MHC 54 Robin 1996 ATL Ingleside MCMRon2 NRF
MHC 55 Oriole 1995 ATL Ingleside MCMRon2 NRF
MHC 56 Kingfisher 1996 ATL Ingleside MCMRon1 NRF
MHC 57 Cormorant 1997 ATL Ingleside MCMRon1 NRF
MHC 58 Blackhawk 1996 ATL Ingleside MCMRon2 NRF
MHC 59 Falcon 1997 ATL Ingleside MCMRon1 NRF
MHC 60 Cardinal 1997 ATL Bahrain MCMRon3
MHC 61 Raven 1998 ATL Bahrain MCMRon3
MHC 62 Shrike 1999 ATL Ingleside MCMRon3 NRF
Patrol Craft
Type Number Hull Description
Numbers
Venture 1 95NS8801 ex-USCGC Cape Wash, 82 foot cutter -
Bangor
Harbor Patrol Boats 2 36NS Series 36 foot security boats, Bahrain
Ports & Waterways 4 32NS series 32 foot ex-USCG "ports & waterways"
Boats patrol boats - Norfolk
Harbor Patrol Boats 3 32IB Series 32 foot security boats, San Diego
Range Security 4 30WB series 30 foot range security boats - Dahlgren
Boats Range
Harbor Patrol Boats 22 8MIB Series 27 foot Deployable security boats
Submarine Escort 2 -- 25 foot commercial catameran-type
Boats
Harbor Security 58 24HS series 24 foot security/patrol/utility boats
Boats
Harbor Patrol Boats 4 -- 22 foot Boston Whaler type
Note: There are also a large number of commercial-design patrol boats.