Cleveland Class
USS Dubuque (LPD-8) |
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Cleveland-class amphibious transport dock |
| Preceded by: | Austin-class amphibious transport dock |
| Succeeded by: | Trenton-class amphibious transport dock |
| Completed: | Cleveland, Dubuque, Denver, Juneau, Coronado, Shreveport, Nashville |
The Cleveland class of amphibious transport dock was a refinement of the Austin class. All earlier classes are being replaced by the San Antonio class.
The Cleveland class was originally to consist of 10 ships, LPD-7 through LPD-16. Seven ships were actually completed and listed in this class, with one being converted to a command ship, Coronado (AGF-11). Trenton (LPD-14) and Ponce (LPD-15) were originally to be included in the Cleveland class, but were completed as almost identical Trenton-class LPDs. The most noticeable difference between the Cleveland and Austin classes is the extra level in the superstructure housing a flag bridge and command and control facilities for an embarked staff which the earlier ships lack.
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