020910-N-7217H-001 Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan (Sep. 10, 2002) -- USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) arrives in her new homeport of Sasebo, Japan. This homeport change between Harpers Ferry and USS Germantown (LSD 42) marks the first visit of Harpers Ferry to Japan. The primary mission of the amphibious dock landing ship is to dock, transport, and launch Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vessels and other amphibious craft and vehicles with crews of Sailors and Marines to conduct amphibious operations. The ship also has the capability to act as a primary control ship during an amphibious
020910-N-7217H-001 Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan (Sep. 10, 2002) -- USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) arrives in her new homeport of Sasebo, Japan. This homeport change between Harpers Ferry and USS Germantown (LSD 42) marks the first visit of Harpers Ferry to Japan. The primary mission of the amphibious dock landing ship is to dock, transport, and launch Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vessels and other amphibious craft and vehicles with crews of Sailors and Marines to conduct amphibious operations. The ship also has the capability to act as a primary control ship during an amphibious assault. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 1st Class Marvin Harris. (RELEASED) USS Harpers Ferry;10124905
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