USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) was a Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship previously operated by the United States Navy. USS Fort McHenry was built by Lockheed Shipbuilding Company in Seattle, Washingotn. The ship had an active service life of 34 years.
Fort McHenry was decommissioned on 27 March 2021. On 13 January 2026, ex-Fort McHenry was towed for scrap.
Decommissioned military ships are at times put into reserve service. If USS Fort McHenry is now a reserve ship it may still be trackable on the map below.
USS Fort McHenry Military Ship Is No Longer Trackable
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USS Fort McHenry Military Ship Details
The Whidbey Island class dock landing ships are optimized for amphibious operations with a large well deck capable of carrying up to 4 LCACs or 21 AAVs. They support extensive vehicle and cargo transport for Marine Expeditionary Units along with helicopter facilities for CH-53 and MV-22 operations.
Whidbey Island Class Sister Ships
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| USS Ashland, USS Comstock, USS Germantown, USS Gunston Hall, USS Rushmore, USS Tortuga, USS Whidbey Island (decommissioned) | United States Navy |