The USS Mobile, also known as LKA-115, was a US Navy ship that served from 1967 to 1993. It was a cargo ship that played a crucial role in the Vietnam War.
The USS Mobile was built at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego, California, and was commissioned on April 29, 1967. It was 553 feet long and had a crew of over 300 personnel.
The ship was designed to transport troops, equipment, and supplies, and it made numerous trips to Vietnam during its time in service.
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USS Mobile (LKA-115)
The USS Mobile (LKA-115) was a Charleston-class amphibious cargo ship named after the city of Mobile, Alabama. It was the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear that name.
The USS Mobile was built at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. in Newport News, Virginia, with its name assigned on November 6, 1967. It was laid down on January 15, 1968, and launched on October 19, 1968.
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The USS Mobile was commissioned on September 20, 1969, and served as a commissioned ship for 24 years and 4 months, earning 15 awards and campaign ribbons for its service. It was decommissioned on February 25, 1994, at Long Beach, California.
The USS Mobile was extensively involved in the Vietnam War and took part in WestPac 84 and numerous other operations. In the Gulf War, it was part of an 18-ship amphibious task force that was the largest such force since the Korean War.
Here are some key specifications of the USS Mobile:
- Length: 575 ft 6 in (175.41 m)
- Beam: 82 ft (25 m)
- Draft: 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)
- Displacement: 10,157 tons light, 18,542 tons full
- Propulsion: Automated steam turbine, 1 propeller, 22,000 SHP
- Speed: 20 knots
- Complement: 50 officers, 592 enlisted
- Armament: 4 × twin 3"/50 rapid fire gun mounts
- Boats: 4 × LCM-8, 4 × LCM-6, 2 × LCVP, 2 × LCPL
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