Three Amphibious Cargo Ships (LAK class) moored in a line out from dock.

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Three Amphibious Cargo Ships (LAK class) moored in a line out from dock. Used to carry troops and heavy equipment. Sturdy squat ships with two large cranes on fore and one aft. These ships are: MOBILE (LKA 115) (ex-AKA 115) in front with the EL PASO (LKA 117) (ex-AKA 117) behind and the Charleston LKA-113 (ex-AKA 113) in the back. These ships are in storage.

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Size: 5241px × 3494px
Location: Philadelphia navy yard, Pennsylvania, United States America, USA.
Photo credit: © Janice Hazeldine / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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