USS Essex (LHD-2)
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| Length | 257 m |
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| Homeport | Naval Base San Diego |
| Well deck dimensions | 266-by-50-foot (81 by 15. 2 m) by 28-foot (8. 5 m) high |
| Commissioned | 17 October 1992 |
| Boats & landing craft carried | Landing Craft Air Cushion |
| Landing Craft Mechanized | |
| Speed | 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2144152 |
About USS Essex (LHD-2)
USS Essex (LHD-2) is a Wasp-class Landing Helicopter Dock in service with the United States Navy. The amphibious assault ship was built at what is now Huntington Ingalls Industries in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was launched 23 February 1991 and commissioned on 17 October 1992 while moored at North Island NAS.
USS Essex (LHD-2) Photos
