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USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship
USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship of the United States Navy. The ship was named for the Battle of Iwo Jima of World War II. The ship was commissioned in 2001 and is in service. Wikipedia
Length: 843′
Launched: February 4, 2000
Construction started: December 12, 1997
Propulsion: Two boilers, two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW)
Size: 843 ft
Boats & landing craft carried: 3 Landing Craft Air Cushion or; 2 Landing Craft Utility or; 12 Landing Craft Mechanized