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USS Bataan (LHD-5)

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship
USS Bataan (LHD-5) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship in the United States Navy. The ship is named after the Battle of Bataan, fought in the Philippines during World War II. Wikipedia
Launched: March 15, 1996
Length: 843′
Construction started: June 22, 1994
Propulsion: Two boilers, two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW)
Boats & landing craft carried: 3 Landing Craft Air Cushion or; 2 Landing Craft Utility or; 12 Landing Craft Mechanized
Commissioned: 20 September 1997