Virtual Globetrotting: Sea - Military

Virtual Globetrotting: Sea - Military - Amphibious http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:42:23 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Two LCM-8 "Mike Boats" in an Arctic fjord]]>

Two LCM-8 "Mike Boats" in an Arctic fjord
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-29 08:42:23]]>

Two LCM-8 "Mike Boats" in an Arctic fjord
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@ 2009-09-29 08:42:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-lcm-8-mike-boats-in-an-arctic-fjord/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-lcm-8-mike-boats-in-an-arctic-fjord/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:42:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-lcm-8-mike-boats-in-an-arctic-fjord/ 66.96860700 -50.94845300 <![CDATA[Two LCM-8 "Mike Boat"]]>

Two LCM-8 "Mike Boat"
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-28 17:02:56
The LCM-8 ("Mike Boat") is a river boat and mechanized landing craft used by the United States Navy and Army during the Vietnam War and subsequent operations. They are currently used by governments and private organizations throughout the world. The acronym stands for "Landing Craft Mechanized, Mark 8"

The vessel weighs 135,000 pounds (61,200 kg) and has a crew of four: a Boatswain's Mate petty officer, an Engineman petty officer, a non-rated fireman, and a seaman. US Army specifications call for a crew of six: two coxswains, two seaman and two enginemen. The LCM-8s are constructed from welded steel and powered by two 12 V-71 diesel engines, twin propeller screws, and rudders. The ship can carry 60 short tons of cargo. It was designed by Marinett Marine Corp Dimensions. It has a range of 190 miles at 9kts full load]]>

Mexican Papaloapan Class tank landing ship

Mexican Papaloapan Class tank landing ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-01 09:56:14
Newport class tank landing ships are an improved class of American tank landing ship (LST), intended to provide substantial advantages over their World War II-era predecessors. Of the twenty completed, four were sunk as targets, four were retained as inactive reserves and the rest were sold to foreign navies.

USS Frederick LST-1184 National Steel & SB 1970-2002 Sold to Mexican Navy as Usumacinta (ARM A-412), 11/22/2002

USS Newport LST-1179 Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 1969-1992 Sold to Mexican Navy as Papaloapan (ARM A-411)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mexican-papaloapan-class-tank-landing-ship/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mexican-papaloapan-class-tank-landing-ship/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:56:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mexican-papaloapan-class-tank-landing-ship/ 20.65716100 -105.24268000 <![CDATA[WWII USS LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) 713]]>

WWII USS LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) 713

WWII USS LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) 713
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-07-02 12:30:58
The Landing craft, Infantry or LCI were several classes of sea-going amphibious assault ships of the Second World War utilized to land large numbers of infantry directly onto beaches.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-uss-lci-landing-craft-infantry-713/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-uss-lci-landing-craft-infantry-713/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:30:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-uss-lci-landing-craft-infantry-713/ 45.61556900 -122.67909300 <![CDATA[Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)]]>

Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-23 20:38:27
At Textron Marine manufacturing facility.

The Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) is a class of air-cushion vehicle/hovercraft used as landing craft by the United States Navy, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the British Royal Navy. They transport weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel of the assault elements of the Marine Air/Ground Task Force both from ship to shore and across the beach.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-craft-air-cushion-lcac/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-craft-air-cushion-lcac/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:38:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-craft-air-cushion-lcac/ 30.07974300 -89.85401000 <![CDATA[Tsaplya class LCAC (Project 1206.1, Murena) Hovercraft]]>

Tsaplya class LCAC (Project 1206.1, Murena) Hovercraft

Tsaplya class LCAC (Project 1206.1, Murena) Hovercraft
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-14 10:17:30]]>

Tsaplya class LCAC (Project 1206.1, Murena) Hovercraft
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-14 10:17:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsaplya-class-lcac-project-1206-1-murena-hovercraft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsaplya-class-lcac-project-1206-1-murena-hovercraft/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:17:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsaplya-class-lcac-project-1206-1-murena-hovercraft/ 48.57498200 135.02527200 <![CDATA['Tsaplya'/Murena Class Project 1206.1 River Patrol Hovercraft]]>

'Tsaplya'/Murena Class Project 1206.1 River Patrol Hovercraft
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-14 10:13:23]]>

'Tsaplya'/Murena Class Project 1206.1 River Patrol Hovercraft
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-14 10:13:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsaplya-murena-class-project-1206-1-river-patrol-hovercraft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsaplya-murena-class-project-1206-1-river-patrol-hovercraft/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:13:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsaplya-murena-class-project-1206-1-river-patrol-hovercraft/ 48.40006100 135.08483000 <![CDATA[Boat]]>

Boat
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-09 13:08:56]]>

Boat
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@ 2009-03-09 13:08:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boat-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boat-1/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:08:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boat-1/ 30.58588500 121.13257200 <![CDATA[Military hovercraft]]>

Military hovercraft
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-09 05:30:35]]>

Military hovercraft
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-09 05:30:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-hovercraft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-hovercraft/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:30:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-hovercraft/ 22.43348200 69.04307500 <![CDATA[4 North Korean Hovercraft]]>

4 North Korean Hovercraft
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-08 09:04:52]]>

4 North Korean Hovercraft
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@ 2009-03-08 09:04:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/4-north-korean-hovercraft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/4-north-korean-hovercraft/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:04:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/4-north-korean-hovercraft/ 39.61207800 124.63069300 <![CDATA[Hovercraft - Indian Coast Guard Base]]>

Hovercraft - Indian Coast Guard Base
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 10:07:38]]>

Hovercraft - Indian Coast Guard Base
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@ 2009-03-07 10:07:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hovercraft-indian-coast-guard-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hovercraft-indian-coast-guard-base/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:07:38 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hovercraft-indian-coast-guard-base/ 22.02396500 88.05140200 <![CDATA[North Korean Hovercraft]]>

North Korean Hovercraft
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-07 09:25:49]]>

North Korean Hovercraft
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@ 2009-03-07 09:25:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-korean-hovercraft-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-korean-hovercraft-1/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:25:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-korean-hovercraft-1/ 39.61626800 124.62404900 <![CDATA[Military hovercraft in motion]]>

Military hovercraft in motion
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-03 16:10:29]]>

Military hovercraft in motion
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@ 2009-03-03 16:10:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-hovercraft-in-motion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-hovercraft-in-motion/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:10:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-hovercraft-in-motion/ 22.41642700 69.20007400 <![CDATA[North Korean Military Hovercraft]]>

North Korean Military Hovercraft
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-01 18:55:21]]>

North Korean Military Hovercraft
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@ 2009-03-01 18:55:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-korean-military-hovercraft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-korean-military-hovercraft/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:55:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-korean-military-hovercraft/ 39.31450300 127.43333300 <![CDATA[Former USS Tripoli (LPH-10) now a Mobile Launch Platform (MLP)]]>

Former USS Tripoli (LPH-10) now a Mobile Launch Platform (MLP)

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Former USS Tripoli (LPH-10) now a Mobile Launch Platform (MLP)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-11-10 12:00:57
She was decommissioned in 1995 and as of 2004, she was on loan to the Army, but remained laid up at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. In December 2006, the ship was towed to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where it now has a high-tech role as a launch platform with the nation's developing ballistic missile defense program. Three times the ship was towed some 100 miles off shore and used to launch small ballistic missiles, which are then intercepted by Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Missiles, test-fired from the Pacific Missile Range Facility. The last test in the series was performed October 26, when the ship fired a "scud-like" missile, which was successfully intercepted. The ship will be towed back to the San Francisco Bay Area for the winter. Kaua'i lacks a suitable land-based launch site, and the costs of building one would far exceed the approximately $600,000 per year it costs to use the old warship, so the vessel will return to Pearl Harbor for a second series of tests in late spring 2008.

The purpose of the Mobile Launch Platform is to provide a Sea Launch Option for Short To Medium Range Targets and provide a Seaborne Launch Platform for MDA Sensors.

The Mobile Launch Platform uses the former USS Tripoli as its launch platform. It is being utilized to provide the ability to present threat azimuth diversity for BMDS element Tests and it provides the ability to place Surface Sensors in remote ocean areas.

Recent accomplishments for the MLP are successfully Launching 2 Lance Missiles from the deck, completed Operational and Maintenance Modifications, and developed site plan for the Transportable Telemetry System (TTS).]]>

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USS Saipan (LHA-2)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-09 12:12:39]]>

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USS Saipan (LHA-2)
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@ 2008-11-09 12:12:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-saipan-lha-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-saipan-lha-2/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:12:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-saipan-lha-2/ 39.88643401 -75.17820282 <![CDATA[JMSDF DDH 181 Hyuga (Hyuga class helicopter destroyer)]]>

JMSDF DDH 181 Hyuga (Hyuga class helicopter destroyer)

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JMSDF DDH 181 Hyuga (Hyuga class helicopter destroyer)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-08 11:04:48]]>

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JMSDF DDH 181 Hyuga (Hyuga class helicopter destroyer)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-08 11:04:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jmsdf-ddh-181-hyuga-hyuga-class-helicopter-destroyer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jmsdf-ddh-181-hyuga-hyuga-class-helicopter-destroyer/ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:04:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jmsdf-ddh-181-hyuga-hyuga-class-helicopter-destroyer/ 35.39307820 139.63611797 <![CDATA[Dock Landing Ship USS Shadwell (LSD-15) now a US Navy damage control test ship]]>

Dock Landing Ship USS Shadwell (LSD-15) now a US Navy damage control test ship

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Dock Landing Ship USS Shadwell (LSD-15) now a US Navy damage control test ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-11 11:20:42
Took part in the invasions of Luzon and Leyte in WWII.

On November 10, 1988, the Shadwell, decommissioned and now known as the ex-USS Shadwell, was transferred to the Fire Research Detachment, Little Sands Island, Mobile Bay, Alabama. She is serving as a test and training platform in the development of fire models and other damage and control systems. Shadwell is on the stricken list and will eventually be disposed of upon the end of her use as a test and training platform.

Shadwell was grounded on Little Sand Island in Mobile Bay, Alabama, as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The ship was removed from the position of grounding in 2006. A U.S. Navy Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) assisted with the project.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dock-landing-ship-uss-shadwell-lsd-15-now-a-us-navy-damage-control-test-ship/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dock-landing-ship-uss-shadwell-lsd-15-now-a-us-navy-damage-control-test-ship/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:20:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dock-landing-ship-uss-shadwell-lsd-15-now-a-us-navy-damage-control-test-ship/ 30.66020600 -88.02786900 <![CDATA[Albion class landing platform docks HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark]]>

Albion class landing platform docks HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark

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Albion class landing platform docks HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-12 00:35:02
The Albion class is a class of landing platform dock, and are the newest amphibious assault vessels in the Royal Navy fleet. The class consists of two vessels, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark and they were ordered in 1996 under a programme known as LPD(R) (Landing Platform Dock (Replacement)) to replace the aging Fearless class. Both ships were built by BAE Systems Marine at the former VSEL yard in Barrow-in-Furness. Albion commissioned on June 19, 2003 and Bulwark on July 12, 2004.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/albion-class-landing-platform-docks-hms-albion-and-hms-bulwark/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/albion-class-landing-platform-docks-hms-albion-and-hms-bulwark/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:35:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/albion-class-landing-platform-docks-hms-albion-and-hms-bulwark/ 50.39304900 -4.18896700 <![CDATA[JMSDF DDH 181 Hyūga (Hyūga class helicopter destroyer)]]>

JMSDF DDH 181 Hyūga (Hyūga class helicopter destroyer)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-11 13:12:53]]>

JMSDF DDH 181 Hyūga (Hyūga class helicopter destroyer)
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@ 2008-07-11 13:12:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jmsdf-ddh-181-hy-ga-hy-ga-class-helicopter-destroyer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jmsdf-ddh-181-hy-ga-hy-ga-class-helicopter-destroyer/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:12:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jmsdf-ddh-181-hy-ga-hy-ga-class-helicopter-destroyer/ 35.39041005 139.63320494 <![CDATA[LST 4001 Ōsumi]]>

LST 4001 Ōsumi
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-27 16:05:12]]>

LST 4001 Ōsumi
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@ 2008-05-27 16:05:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lst-4001-sumi/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lst-4001-sumi/ Tue, 27 May 2008 16:05:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lst-4001-sumi/ 34.21906500 132.52117000 <![CDATA[USS San Antonio (LPD-17)]]>

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USS San Antonio (LPD-17)
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@ 2008-02-27 10:17:01]]>

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USS San Antonio (LPD-17)
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@ 2008-02-27 10:17:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-san-antonio-lpd-17/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-san-antonio-lpd-17/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:17:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-san-antonio-lpd-17/ 36.95509000 -76.32815600 <![CDATA[USS Bonhomme Richard]]>

USS Bonhomme Richard
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By: gamma
@ 2008-02-09 18:58:30]]>

USS Bonhomme Richard
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@ 2008-02-09 18:58:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bonhomme-richard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bonhomme-richard/ Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:58:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bonhomme-richard/ 32.66157000 -117.12138200 <![CDATA[Decommissioned amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3)]]>

Decommissioned amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3)

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Decommissioned amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-30 17:32:39
USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3), nicknamed "Big Dawg", was the third United States Navy Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship. She was the second ship named after the battle of Belleau Wood in World War I.

Her keel was laid down on 5 March 1973 at Pascagoula, Mississippi, by Ingalls Shipbuilding. She was launched on 11 April 1977, and commissioned on 23 September 1978, Captain T.C. Steele in command.

Belleau Wood was the third of five ships in a new class of general-purpose amphibious assault ships and combined in one ship type the functions previously performed by four different types: the amphibious assault ship (LPH), the amphibious transport dock (LPD), the amphibious cargo ship (LKA), and the dock landing ship (LSD). She was capable of landing elements of a United States Marine Corps battalion landing team and their supporting equipment by landing craft, by helicopters, or by a combination of both.]]>

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Amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD-17) maneuvering with tugs
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-30 16:56:35
The San Antonio class is the United States Navy's primary class of amphibious transport dock (LPD). It is replacing the older Austin-, Cleveland-, and Trenton- class LPDs as well as the Anchorage-class dock landing ships, Newport-class tank landing ships, and one class that has already been retired, the Charleston-class amphibious cargo ships. Thus, the twelve planned San Antonios will replace a total of 41 ships; however the San Antonio class's funding may be reduced in 2006 as a result of suspected budget cuts, and only nine ships will likely be funded. There are currently nine San Antonio-class LPDs under construction; LPDs 24 through 28 are planned, but have not been awarded to a shipyard or all named.

The class's increased vehicle and substantial cargo carrying capacity will make it a key element of 21st century Amphibious Ready Groups, Expeditionary Strike Groups, or Joint task forces. The 12 ships of the new class integrate the latest in shipbuilding and warfighting technologies to support current and future Marine Corps aircraft, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles (EFVs) and air cushion or conventional landing craft.

The San Antonios are designed to be the most survivable amphibious ships ever put to sea. The design incorporates state-of-the-art self-defense capabilities; Command and Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I); and reduced radar cross-section signature technologies. Reduced operational costs and an improved capability to incorporate technological advances over its 40-year service life are also essential design objectives. The Advanced Enclosed Mast/Sensors, which enclose the ship's radars and communications antennas, characterize the ship's distinctive profile. The ship's ability to carry Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCACs) and EFVs, the Shipboard Wide Area Network with over 762 fiber optic drops, Total Ship's Training System, Integrated Bridge System, Engineering Control System, and Damage Control System all serve to ensure that sailors and Marines will be able to fully perform their expeditionary warfare missions. The San Antonios also incorporate the latest quality of life standards for the embarked Marines and sailors, including the sit-up berth, ship services mall, and Learning Resource Center/Electronic Classroom with the flexibility to accommodate sailors and Marines of both sexes as part of the crew and embarked troops.]]>

Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)

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Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-29 15:55:51
USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), the third Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, was the fifth ship of the United States Navy to be named (the fourth actually commissioned) in honor of the sloop Kearsarge, of American Civil War fame. She was, in turn, named for Mount Kearsarge in New Hampshire.

Kearsarge's keel was laid down on 9 February 1990 at Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation of Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was launched on 26 March 1992, in a ceremony attended by then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Colin Powell. The warship was christened on 16 May 1992, and commissioned on 16 October 1993.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ship-uss-kearsarge-lhd-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ship-uss-kearsarge-lhd-3/ Tue, 29 May 2007 15:55:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ship-uss-kearsarge-lhd-3/ 36.94998800 -76.32939600 <![CDATA[Amphibious assault ships USS Saipan (LHA-2) USS Bataan(LHD-5) & USS Wasp (LHD-1)]]>

Amphibious assault ships USS Saipan (LHA-2) USS Bataan(LHD-5) & USS Wasp (LHD-1)

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Amphibious assault ships USS Saipan (LHA-2) USS Bataan(LHD-5) & USS Wasp (LHD-1)
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@ 2007-05-29 15:52:56]]>

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Amphibious assault ships USS Saipan (LHA-2) USS Bataan(LHD-5) & USS Wasp (LHD-1)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-29 15:52:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ships-uss-saipan-lha-2-uss-bataan-lhd-5-uss-wasp-lhd-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ships-uss-saipan-lha-2-uss-bataan-lhd-5-uss-wasp-lhd-1/ Tue, 29 May 2007 15:52:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ships-uss-saipan-lha-2-uss-bataan-lhd-5-uss-wasp-lhd-1/ 36.95027700 -76.32947600 <![CDATA[Amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) under construction]]>

Amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) under construction

Amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) under construction
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-23 11:14:05
USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, is the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. The ship is designed to deliver a fully equipped battalion of 699 Marines.

The contract to build her was awarded on 29 February 2000 to Northrop Grumman Ship Systems of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and her keel was laid down on 25 February 2003. She was launched on 19 November 2004, and christened on 15 January 2005 with Linda Price Campbell, wife of former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado, serving as the ship’s sponsor. Commander Shawn W. Lobree is scheduled to take command when the ship is commissioned in 2007.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-transport-dock-uss-mesa-verde-lpd-19-under-construction/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-transport-dock-uss-mesa-verde-lpd-19-under-construction/ Wed, 23 May 2007 11:14:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-transport-dock-uss-mesa-verde-lpd-19-under-construction/ 30.34910200 -88.56923500 <![CDATA[Amphibious Assault Ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) under construction]]>

Amphibious Assault Ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) under construction

Amphibious Assault Ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) under construction
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-23 11:07:18
USS Makin Island (LHD-8), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, will be the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Makin Island, target of the Marine Raiders' attack early on in the United States' involvement in World War II.

Makin Island was laid down on 14 February 2004 by the Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was christened on 19 August 2006, sponsored by Mrs. Silke Hagee, wife of General Michael Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and launched on 15 September 2006. As of 2006 she is scheduled to be commissioned in 2008.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ship-uss-makin-island-lhd-8-under-construction/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ship-uss-makin-island-lhd-8-under-construction/ Wed, 23 May 2007 11:07:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ship-uss-makin-island-lhd-8-under-construction/ 30.34531100 -88.57695900 <![CDATA[Catalina PBY Fueselage]]>

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Catalina PBY Fueselage
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-03-26 04:57:06]]>

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Catalina PBY Fueselage
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-03-26 04:57:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/catalina-pby-fueselage/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/catalina-pby-fueselage/ Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:57:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/catalina-pby-fueselage/ 25.89844900 -97.43168600 <![CDATA[Australian training and helicopter support ship HMAS Manoora (L 52)]]>

Australian training and helicopter support ship HMAS Manoora (L 52)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-27 14:47:41
HMAS Manoora (L 52) was acquired as a training and helicopter support ship, originally built as the Newport class tank landing ship (LST) USS Fairfax County for the U.S. Navy by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company at San Diego in California. The ship was acquired by the Royal Australian Navy and commissioned as Manoora in 1994, for use as an amphibious transport ship. This required the ship to be extensively reconstructed, essentially making it a new vessel; the second ship of the Kanimbla class.

Manoora has seen active service in the Persian Gulf (2002, 2003) and non-combat service in The Solomon Islands (2000, 2001, 2003) and East Timor (2006).

In 2001, Manoora was involved in a diplomatic incident involving a Norwegian cargo ship, MV Tampa and a group of refugees rescued by Tampa. The refugees were transferred to Manoora, and were then transported to Nauru as part of Australia's "Pacific Solution" asylum seeker program.

Manoora undertook an extensive refit during 2004, allowing the vessel to carry the heavier M1 Abrams.]]>

Italian San Giorgio class small amphibious assualt ship 'MM San Giusto' (L9894)

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Italian San Giorgio class small amphibious assualt ship 'MM San Giusto' (L9894)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-04 11:53:26]]>

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Italian San Giorgio class small amphibious assualt ship 'MM San Giusto' (L9894)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-04 11:53:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-san-giorgio-class-small-amphibious-assualt-ship-mm-san-giusto-l9894/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-san-giorgio-class-small-amphibious-assualt-ship-mm-san-giusto-l9894/ Sun, 04 Feb 2007 11:53:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-san-giorgio-class-small-amphibious-assualt-ship-mm-san-giusto-l9894/ 40.44541400 17.25080200 <![CDATA[Landing Dock Platform (LPD) MM San Giorgio (L9892)]]>

Landing Dock Platform (LPD) MM San Giorgio (L9892)

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Landing Dock Platform (LPD) MM San Giorgio (L9892)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-04 11:50:56]]>

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Landing Dock Platform (LPD) MM San Giorgio (L9892)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-04 11:50:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-dock-platform-lpd-mm-san-giorgio-l9892/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-dock-platform-lpd-mm-san-giorgio-l9892/ Sun, 04 Feb 2007 11:50:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-dock-platform-lpd-mm-san-giorgio-l9892/ 40.47321300 17.26274800 <![CDATA[Catalina PBY at Suffolk Municipal]]>

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Catalina PBY at Suffolk Municipal
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-01-26 22:10:48]]>

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Catalina PBY at Suffolk Municipal
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-01-26 22:10:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/catalina-pby-at-suffolk-municipal/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/catalina-pby-at-suffolk-municipal/ Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:10:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/catalina-pby-at-suffolk-municipal/ 36.67740400 -76.60465200 <![CDATA[China Ship Scientific Research Centre's XTW-4 Ekranoplan]]>

China Ship Scientific Research Centre's XTW-4 Ekranoplan

China Ship Scientific Research Centre's XTW-4 Ekranoplan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-21 19:46:21
The XTW-4 is the latest XTW series craft that was developed by CSSRC. Its design is similar to the XTW-1 and 2, so apparently the different tail layout of the XTW-3 was not successful. For the first time CSSRC is using turboprop engines in its WIG craft. Two PT-6A-15AG turboprops run the 5 blade propellers. The XTW-4 was launched in september 1999 and by early 2000 trails in the Changjiang River were completed.

Unlike the earlier XTW craft the XTW-4 is intended for sea operation. For the construction a new type of high strength, corrosion resistant aluminium alloy has been used. All primary control surfaces of the XTW-4 are operated by rod-cable systems, hydraulics are used to operate the taxiing gear.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-ship-scientific-research-centres-xtw-4-ekranoplan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-ship-scientific-research-centres-xtw-4-ekranoplan/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:46:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-ship-scientific-research-centres-xtw-4-ekranoplan/ 36.04779300 120.28586800 <![CDATA[USS New Orleans (LPH-11) amphibious assault ship]]>

USS New Orleans (LPH-11) amphibious assault ship

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USS New Orleans (LPH-11) amphibious assault ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-12-27 16:13:31
USS New Orleans (LPH-11), an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship in the United States Navy. She was the third Navy ship named for the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Involved in Viet Nam and the first Iraq operations. Also recovered Apollo 14 and was involved in recovery of Skylab 2 & 3 and Apollo-Soyuz.

Was the ship on which scenes from the movie Apollo 13 were filmed.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-new-orleans-lph-11-amphibious-assault-ship/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-new-orleans-lph-11-amphibious-assault-ship/ Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:13:31 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-new-orleans-lph-11-amphibious-assault-ship/ 38.07780300 -122.09013700 <![CDATA[Amphibious Assault Ships USS Boxer (LHD-4) & USS Tarawa (LHA-1)]]>

Amphibious Assault Ships USS Boxer (LHD-4) & USS Tarawa (LHA-1)

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Amphibious Assault Ships USS Boxer (LHD-4) & USS Tarawa (LHA-1)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-26 11:31:12]]>

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Amphibious Assault Ships USS Boxer (LHD-4) & USS Tarawa (LHA-1)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-26 11:31:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ships-uss-boxer-lhd-4-uss-tarawa-lha-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ships-uss-boxer-lhd-4-uss-tarawa-lha-1/ Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:31:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ships-uss-boxer-lhd-4-uss-tarawa-lha-1/ 32.66216400 -117.12217600 <![CDATA[Amphibious Assault Ship Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)]]>

Amphibious Assault Ship Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)

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Amphibious Assault Ship Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-26 11:27:30]]>

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Amphibious Assault Ship Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-26 11:27:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ship-bonhomme-richard-lhd-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ship-bonhomme-richard-lhd-6/ Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:27:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphibious-assault-ship-bonhomme-richard-lhd-6/ 32.68343500 -117.13223700 <![CDATA[Three US LCAC hovercraft in Japan]]>

Three US LCAC hovercraft in Japan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-02 18:34:27
Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) craft in Sasebo are parked at the Sakibe facility when not deployed with their ships, USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) and USS Germantown (LSD 42). These are three of the eight stationed here.
The LCAC program has expanded to include a detachment in Sasebo, Japan. This provides a very unique opportunity for LCAC crewmembers to do an overseas LCAC assignment. The forward deployed Sasebo Detachment is up and running at full speed. This new unit is located away from the actual Sasebo base at the Sakibe Bay facility. This isolated location provides space for LCAC operations and maintenance. The detachment is divided between two ships, USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42) and USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43), while deployed on local operations.]]>

Osumi class landing ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-02 18:13:41
Some form of helo assault ship?]]>

Osumi class landing ship
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@ 2006-10-02 18:13:41
Some form of helo assault ship?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/osumi-class-landing-ship/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/osumi-class-landing-ship/ Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:13:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/osumi-class-landing-ship/ 35.29045500 139.65149200 <![CDATA[Kanimbla class amphibious transport ship]]>

Kanimbla class amphibious transport ship

Kanimbla class amphibious transport ship
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-09-28 04:06:05
Kanimbla class amphibious transport ship at Christmas Island. It is either HMAS Kanimbla (L-51) or HMAS Manoora (L-52), can't make out the pennant number.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kanimbla-class-amphibious-transport-ship/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kanimbla-class-amphibious-transport-ship/ Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:06:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kanimbla-class-amphibious-transport-ship/ -10.42581600 105.66856900 <![CDATA[M80 'Stiletto' Stealth Boat]]>

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M80 'Stiletto' Stealth Boat
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By: Pdunn
@ 2006-09-14 21:50:17
The M-80 Stiletto is a prototype naval ship, manufactured by the M-Ship Company, that may go into service with the United States Navy SEALs within a short time frame. It has a top speed of over 50 knots and a range of 750 nautical miles, and is powered by four 1,650 hp engines manufactured by the Caterpillar Company. Weighing only 45 tons unloaded, the vessel is light enough that it can be hoisted onto a cargo ship, while still able to carry up to 20 tons of cargo in the 2,000 square feet of usable interior space. The ship is 88.6 feet in length, with a width of 40 feet and a height of 18.5 feet, yet has a draft of only 2.5 feet.

Even though it has a quite shallow draft, the ship is exceptionally stable on rough seas, due to its wide body. This allows the Stiletto to operate both out at sea, and in shallow water. Its unique Double-M hull channels air underneath the hull, lifting it out of the water, thereby reducing friction and increasing speed while maintaining a shallow draft. Additionally, the ship's hull is faceted in order to deflect radar.

One key feature of this boat is that it can set up a network between the boat and a special forces team by launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that would relay information between the team and boat. The Stiletto will also carry surveillance UAVs to provide reconnaissance for the SEAL team, and using a clustered supercomputer on board, will be able to send a real-time image to the team on shore.

The boat is made almost entirely of carbon-fiber, with a base cost of $6,000,000 for a boat, while a fully-equpped boat will be $10,000,000.]]>

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HMAS Kanimbla
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-25 06:20:27
HMAS Kanimbla (L-51) was originally built as the Newport class tank landing ship USS Saginaw (LST-1188) for the U.S. Navy by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company at San Diego. She was laid down 24 May 1969 and launched 7 February 1970. The ship was acquired by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and commissioned as Kanimbla on 29 August 1994, for use as an amphibious transport ship (LPA). This required the ship to be extensively reconstructed, essentially making it a new vessel, the lead ship of the Kanimbla class. Official Royal Australian Navy page for the ship with picture galleries here.]]>