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amphibious aviation assault ship — An amphibious assault ship, landing platform helicopter; general purpose amphibious assault ship; or general purpose amphibious assault ship (with internal dock) … Military dictionary
Amphibious warfare — is the utilization of naval firepower, logistics and strategy to project military power ashore. In previous eras it stood as the primary method of delivering troops to non contiguous enemy held terrain. In this modern era amphibious warfare… … Wikipedia
Ship — A ship IPA|/ʃɪp/ audio|en us ship.ogg|Audio (US) is a large vessel that floats on water. Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on size. Ships may be found on lakes, seas, and rivers and they allow for a variety of activities, such as … Wikipedia
List of United States Navy amphibious warfare ships — This is a list of amphibious warfare ships of the United States Navy.Amphibious Assault Ships (General Purpose) (LHA) Tarawa class* USS Tarawa (LHA 1) * USS Saipan (LHA 2) * USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) * USS Nassau (LHA 4) * USS Peleliu (LHA 5)… … Wikipedia
Amphibious warfare ships of Australia — The Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army have operated 24 amphibious warfare ships. These ships have been used to transport Army units and supplies during exercises and operational deployments. World War II and Cold War shipsThe Australian… … Wikipedia
Amphibious vehicle — An amphibious vehicle (or simply amphibian), is a vehicle or craft, that is a means of transport, viable on land as well as on water just like an amphibian.This definition applies equally to any land and water transport, small or large, powered… … Wikipedia
Net laying ship — General characteristics (US Navy netlayers) Displacement: 560 tons, 700 tons laden Length: 151 ft. 8 in. Beam: 30 ft. 6 in. Draft: 10 ft. 6 in … Wikipedia
Landing Ship, Tank — A Canadian LST off loads an M4 Sherman during the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943. Landing Ship, Tank (LST) was the military designation for naval vessels created during World War II to support amphibious operations by carrying significant… … Wikipedia
Minesweeper (ship) — US Navy Admirable class minesweeper USS Pivot in the Gulf of Mexico for sea trials on 12 July 1944 A minesweeper is a small naval warship designed to counter the threat posed by naval mines. Minesweepers generally detect then neutralize mines in… … Wikipedia
Coastal defence ship — The Finnish coastal defence ship Väinämöinen, one of the last examples of the type. Coastal defence ships (sometimes called coastal battleships or coast defence ships) were warships built for the purpose of coastal defence, mostly during the… … Wikipedia
