Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock - Trenton Class

Trenton Class


USS Trenton (LPD-14)
Class overview
Name: Trenton-class amphibious transport dock
Operators: United States Navy
Indian Navy
Preceded by: Cleveland-class amphibious transport dock
Succeeded by: San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock
Completed: Trenton, Ponce

The Trenton class of amphibious transport dock was a refinement of the Austin and Cleveland classes. Note that some sources consider Cleveland and later ships to be a part of the Austin class, but the Naval Vessel Registry lists them as a separate class. All earlier classes are being replaced by the San Antonio class. LPD-16, while authorized, was cancelled before being constructed.

A recent check of the above mentioned site Naval Vessel Registry lists the USS Trenton and the USS Ponce as Austin class amphibious transport dock.

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