USS San Antonio
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock
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USS San Antonio, the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock or landing platform dock, is the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the city of San Antonio, Texas. Wikipedia
Length: 684′
Launched: July 12, 2003
Construction started: December 9, 2000
Armament: Two 30 mm MK46 cannons for surface threat defense; Two Rolling Airframe Missile launchers for air defense
Boats & landing craft carried: Two LCACs (air cushion); OR; One LCU (conventional)
Capacity: 699 (66 officers, 633 enlisted); surge to 800 total
Commissioned: 14 January 2006