Ships
| Ship | Hull No. | Builder | Commissioned | Home Port | NVR Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whidbey Island | LSD-41 | Lockheed, Seattle | 1985 | Little Creek, Virginia | LSD41 |
| Germantown | LSD-42 | Lockheed, Seattle | 1986 | Sasebo, Japan | LSD42 |
| Fort McHenry | LSD-43 | Lockheed, Seattle | 1987 | Little Creek, Virginia | LSD43 |
| Gunston Hall | LSD-44 | Avondale, New Orleans | 1989 | Little Creek, Virginia | LSD44 |
| Comstock | LSD-45 | Avondale, New Orleans | 1990 | San Diego, California | LSD45 |
| Tortuga | LSD-46 | Avondale, New Orleans | 1990 | Sasebo, Japan | LSD46 |
| Rushmore | LSD-47 | Avondale, New Orleans | 1991 | San Diego, California | LSD47 |
| Ashland | LSD-48 | Avondale, New Orleans | 1992 | Little Creek, Virginia | LSD48 |
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