U.S.S. SAIPAN (LHA-2) Amphibious Assault Ship at Sea
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| A large amphibious assault ship designed to embark, deploy and land Marine troops and equipment in an assault by helicopters, landing craft, and amphibious vehicles. Commissioned on 15 October 1977, the second ship in the fleet to bear the name honoring the U.S. Marines assault on the island of Saipan in World War II. |
