USS Tortuga Military Ship Tracker
Military Ship Details & Statistics
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In Service: Hull Number: Category: Complement: Gross Tons: |
1990 | 36 years LSD-46 Dock Landing 413 16,568 GT |
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Length: Beam: Draft: Speed: |
610.0 ft
84.0 ft 21.0 ft 20.0 knots 23.0 mph |
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USS Tortuga (LSD-46) is a Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship currently operated by the United States Navy. USS Tortuga was built by Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans, Loiusiana. The ship has been in active service for 36 years.
Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship designed for amphibious operations with a large well deck capable of carrying up to 4 LCACs or 21 AAVs. Supports extensive vehicle and cargo transport for Marine Expeditionary Units, with helicopter facilities for CH-53 and MV-22 operations. Carries approximately 400-450 troops plus crew. Reliable workhorse for ship-to-shore movement and sustained amphibious logistics.
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Whidbey Island Class Sister Ships
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
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| USS Ashland, USS Comstock, USS Fort McHenry (decommissioned), USS Germantown, USS Gunston Hall, USS Rushmore, USS Whidbey Island (decommissioned) | United States Navy |
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