You pull big cargo ships up to this ship, they load cargo onto the slightly higher raised deck, then that is loaded onto LCACs that sit at the lowest part where the rounded edge is.
Compared to the LHAs, LSDs, and LPDs this lets you move a lot more cargo.
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Its a ship that carries other ships
All ships can actually do this, it’s coming back up that’s mildly interesting.
You would not want the front to fall off that
I’ve been on that ship it’s cool
[Use case.](https://media.defense.gov/2020/Oct/09/2002514926/-1/-1/0/201009-N-N0701-0088.JPG)
Basically a maritime flatbed tow truck.
It’s the CAA of the navy.
Is this docked in Oakland?
They use it for launching LCACs
You pull big cargo ships up to this ship, they load cargo onto the slightly higher raised deck, then that is loaded onto LCACs that sit at the lowest part where the rounded edge is.
Compared to the LHAs, LSDs, and LPDs this lets you move a lot more cargo.
It’s a ship shipping ship!
Mother ship