The third USS Austin (LPD-4) was the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock ships in the United States Navy. Austin was named in honor of the city of Austin, Texas which in turn was named in honor of Stephen F. Austin, a Texian patriot during the Texas War for Independence and the first Secretary of State of the Republic of Texas.

Originally the ships were armed only with four 3-inch/50-caliber gun Mark 33 twin mounts. These were later removed and the weapon stations were used to fit two Phalanx CIWS. [5] The last ship of the class, LPD-16, while authorized, was cancelled before being constructed.

2025年3月6日 · LPD Flight I is the functional replacement for over 41 ships including the LPD 4 AUSTIN Class, LSD 36 ANCHORAGE Class, LKA 113 CHARLESTON Class, and LST 1179 NEWPORT Class amphibious ships. The...

LPD 4 is the lead ship of the Austin-class of amphibious transport docks and the third ship in the Navy to bear the name "Austin" and the second ship named for Steven F. Austin, a Texas patriot.

The USS AUSTIN (LPD-4), an Austin class amphibious transport dock, was commissioned on 6 FEB 1965. USS AUSTIN served her country for 41 years, 7 months and 21 days, until decommissioned on 27 SEP 2006. USS AUSTIN was the lead ship of her class, incorporating the experience gained with the USS RALEIGH class of Landing Platform Dock Ships.

The LPD 4 Austin class of ship combines the functions of three different classes of ships; the landing ship (LSD), the tank landing ship (LST), and the attack cargo ship (LKA). The Amphibious Transport, Dock, is used to transport and land Marines, their equipment and supplies by embarked landing craft or amphibious vehicles augmented by ...

2021年4月4日 · USS Austin (LPD-4) is gently maneuvered into a pier at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 9 May 2005 by Santaquin. Austin was attached to Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), which was operating in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of exercise New Horizons in Haiti.

The third Austin (LPD-4) was named for the capital city of the state of Texas. III (LPD-4: displacement 16,914; length 569'0"; beam 105'0"; draft 23'0"; speed 21 knots; complement 1,438;...

The LPD 4 Austin class, a lengthened version of the preceding Raleigh class combines the capabilities of of three different classes of ships; the landing ship (LSD), the tank landing ship (LST),...

在2006年，美國與印度達成協議，把即將除役的特倫頓號（USS Trenton LPD-14）出售給印度，總價4844萬美元（約21.8億盧比）；特倫頓號於2007年1月17日除役，隨即熱艦移交印度，於2007年6月22日進入印度海軍服役，印度將之命名為海馬號（INS Jalashva L-41） 。

The third USS Austin (LPD-4) was the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock ships in the United States Navy. Austin was named in honor of the city of Austin, Texas which in turn was named in honor of Stephen F. Austin, a Texian patriot during the Texas War for Independence and the first Secretary of State of the Republic of Texas.

The USS Austin (LPD 4) was significant within the United States Navy, showcasing a combination of naval technology and strategic military prowess. Built at the New York Naval Shipyard, the keel was laid down on February 4, 1963, and the ship was officially launched on June 27, 1964, entering service on February 6, 1965

On 4 November 1967 AUSTIN, assisted by a detachment of Navy helicopters, members of Underwater Demolition Team 21, and NASA representatives became part of the recovery force for the Apollo 4

USS AUSTIN was the lead ship of the AUSTIN class of amphibious transport docks and the third ship in the Navy to bear the name "AUSTIN" and the second ship named for Steven F. Austin, a Texas patriot. USS AUSTIN was involved in the space program as the recovery ship for Apollo 12, and part of the recovery for Apollo 14 and 15.

Launched: June 27, 1964 . Builder: New York Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn, N.Y. Propulsion system: two boilers, two steam turbines. Propellers: two . Length, overall: 569 feet (173.4 meters) Beam: 105 feet (32 meters) Draft: 23 feet (7 meters) ballasted: 34 feet (10.4 meters) . Speed: 21 knots. Crew: 24 Officers, 396 Enlisted, Marine detachment ~900.

Austin class Amphibious Transport Dock - LPD Note that some sources consider Cleveland and Trenton ships to be a part of the Austin class, but other sources list them as a separate class. Units

The third USS Austin (LPD-4) was an amphibious transport dock ship and the lead ship of her class in the U.S. Navy. Named after the city of Austin, Texas, after the Texian patriot Stephen F. Austin, the ship was constructed at the New York Naval Shipyard, with its keel laid down on February 4, 1963, launched on June 27, 1964, sponsored by Lynda ...

LPD-4 USS Austin, Austin class Landing Ship/Platform Dock, US Navy history and characteristics

2016年10月17日 · The LPD 4 Austin class, a lengthened version of the preceding Raleigh class combines the capabilities of of three different classes of ships; the landing ship (LSD), the tank landing ship (LST ...

USS Austin LPD-4 Covers Page 1 (1965-98) Postmarks. This section lists examples of the postmarks used by the ship. There should be a separate set of postmarks for each incarnation of the ship (ie, for each entry in the "Ship Name and Designation History" section).