In the US, "christened" the second expeditionary base ship

The US Navy will soon be replenished with a new giant ship. According to the portal navaltoday.com, General Dynamics NASSCO and the Navy Command held the baptism ceremony of the USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) ship-forwarding naval base. The ceremony took place in the port of San Diego (California).

USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) in the port of San Diego.

USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams is the second expeditionary ship in the US Navy. The first - USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3) - was removed from the subsidiary fleet and included in the US Navy in August this year. In addition, General Dynamics NASSCO is building a third giant ship and has signed a contract with the US Department of Defense for the construction of another ship of this class. At the same time, the military department plans to order several more expeditionary naval base ships.

Initially, the expeditionary naval base was planned to be used as an auxiliary fleet. Later, in order to expand the possibilities of using these ships, the command decided to introduce them into the combat fleet. "Military missions, such as mine action and special operations, must be conducted by a warship in accordance with the law of armed conflict," said Seth Clark, press secretary of the US Navy.

Expedition Marine Base Lewis B. Puller, later became a warship.

USS Lewis B. Puller and USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) are the largest non-nuclear ships in the US Navy. The total displacement of each forwarding naval base is 78 000 t, in this parameter they lose only to nuclear aircraft carriers of the Nimitz and Gerald R. Ford types, whose displacement is about 100 000 t. The length of Hershel "Woody" Williams reaches 233 m, the maximum width is 50 m The ship is equipped with a flight deck, which can accommodate four heavy helicopters CH-53, and is able to take on board four anti-mine unmanned boats Mk 105. In addition, the ship is a helicopter hangar, warehouses for storage of ammunition, fuel, equipment, consumables and components, reports "Warspot"

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[Dezinto]

Where are the expeditions preparing now?

[Mih1974]

Preparing for "2012"

[DEPARTMENT]

Quote: DEZINTO

Where are the expeditions preparing now?

Probably they will drive to the shores of Israel in case of emergency evacuation ..

[voyaka uh]

"Probably will be brought to the shores of Israel," ////

Can...
And on it (on deck) you can load the entire "mosquito" fleet of Russia and carry across the oceans to the place of hostilities.

[NIKNN]

Quote: voyaka uh

And on it (on deck) you can load the entire "mosquito" fleet of Russia and carry across the oceans to the place of hostilities.

Where is it going? We don’t need someone else’s, we will live on the stolen ...

[Partyzan]

Quote: voyaka uh

And on it (on deck) you can load the entire "mosquito" fleet of Russia and carry across the oceans to the place of hostilities.

as you call a ship, it will sail: “Woody” - arboreal - the tree just doesn’t sink, like other organic matter

[Dembel77]

Such money, but for a good cause. And so ... it seems the whole world wants to bend under themselves. Otherwise, why are there so many weapons for these Americans?

[Partyzan]

Quote: Dembel 77

Otherwise, why are there so many weapons for these Americans?

and GDP - what does mattress hold on to? all other industries transferred to third countries

[DEPARTMENT]

Quote: Partyzan

as you call a ship, it will sail: “Woody” - arboreal - the tree just doesn’t sink, like other organic matter

Noah's Ark with the elite? heh heh ..

[Partyzan]

Quote: DEPARTMENT

Noah's Ark with the elite? heh heh ..

Vital but as you guessed

[DEPARTMENT]

Quote: voyaka uh

"Probably will be brought to the shores of Israel," ////

Can...
And on it (on deck) you can load the entire "mosquito" fleet of Russia and carry across the oceans to the place of hostilities.

We have the Airborne For such business ..! Anywhere in the world, if that ..

[weksha50]

Quote: voyaka uh

And on it (on deck) you can load the entire "mosquito" fleet of Russia and carry across the oceans to the place of hostilities.

Ukraine is boasting of its "mosquito fleet" ... Here they need to get to something to bite the enemy ...
And the Russian "mosquito fleet" bites at a distance .... Which is proved by shooting from the Caspian Sea on the territory of Syria ...

[stalkerwalker]

Quote: voyaka uh

And on it (on deck) you can load the entire "mosquito" fleet of Russia and carry across the oceans to the place of hostilities.

Too expensive toy ....
Spectacular ... But not effective ... In our waters and with our doctrine of the development of the Navy.
And the Mrykans - just right .... "Show yourself, cut the money ..."

[Normal ok]

Quote: voyaka uh

"Probably will be brought to the shores of Israel," ////

Can...
And on it (on deck) you can load the entire "mosquito" fleet of Russia and carry across the oceans to the place of hostilities.

100500))) What is called - to the point!

[Adequate]

Mediterranean Cruises

[rruvim]

We would have two of these, it would not be necessary to arrange the "Turkish Express" with decommissioned Turkish bulk carriers and the BDK. In general, ships of this class are self-supporting, in peacetime and on ordinary cargo "lines" you can work.

[Großer feldherr]

For "expresses" we need normal transport ships of the rocker type,
like incredible allies
And this barge is an exclusively anti-Poissual scalpel, drive it into the valley of the Congo River and will protect all the "national interests of America" ​​within a radius of 500 km without unnecessary investment.

[rruvim]

I agree that for "all kinds of expresses" you can use ordinary "rollers" from the civilian fleet, but to land 4 helicopters and carry oversized loads - for example, ballistic missiles from the chassis need special ships, such as "Complex supply ships".

[Reserve buildbat]

What a fat little woodpecker Woody))) Well, seven torpedoes to him under the waterline.

[Vadim237]

This ship most likely has a hull divided into two parts. longitudinally, seven torpedoes will not be enough.

[Gray brother]

Quote: Vadim237

This ship most likely has a hull divided into two parts. longitudinally, seven torpedoes will not be enough.

Given its specificity, one may be enough.

[In100gram]

Quote: Stroibat stock

What a fat little woodpecker Woody))) Well, seven torpedoes to him under the waterline.

Big target. Big target big torpedo. They are building adversaries. We, I think, are especially needless.

[rruvim]

And here is our handsome KKS "Berezina" (was once):

Then on the Outskirts:

[rruvim]

And here is the Chinese counterpart:

[donavi49]

Not. The USSR had no analogues in this base. You bring the fast-moving supply of KUG / AUG in the ocean zone. This is a completely different purpose, requirements.

The Chinese analogue of the American is already built - here.

[Tatar 174]

They gathered the best engineering brains from all over the world, they don’t experience a deficit of dollars, which means that there are plenty of materials, why not build?

[reservist]

Accustomed to live in comfort.
Even 20 trillion of debt is not a hindrance.

[tforik]

Well, this is slightly more than their annual GDP. Many countries have such a debt, Japan for example. it's not scary.

[COJIDAT]

Naval Base San Diego
USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams (T-ESB-4)

[Nasrat]

if only from this angle, yes, 500 kg. to the deck ... !!!

[Hurricane70]

Quote: stock buildbat

What a fat little woodpecker Woody))) Well, seven torpedoes to him under the waterline.

And one control underwater mine!

[san4es]

Bunkering USNS Lewis B. Puller

The "water world" of our time ... damn

[den3080]

Watch “Water World” with Kevin Costner, at least short trailers. There the same canoe floats)))

[rruvim]

Okay! There is a super-tanker decommissioned. And here is a "work of art." Elevators of ten tons are driven up and down, pumps, if necessary, thousands of barrels of fuel oil are pumped through hoses half a meter in diameter in any weather. The floating crane moves along the perimeter of the vessel in any direction. The general deck configuration changes to any taste according to the whim of Super Cargo by hydraulic lifts and levers with one click of the "configuration" button on "computer2. The auxiliary power unit is ready to give current to ground units, through a multi-kilometer cable, on board: sanitary and technical modules, communication and target designation modules, combat lasers and modules with underwater vehicles (inhabited and uninhabited). There are pressurized compartments for explosive and non-explosive substances. Two plants for the production of liquid nitrogen and oxygen. Own pressure chamber. A lot of offices for any quartermaster, of course with access to the Internet via satellites. Bar by itself. Block for the transport of marines (collapsible residential cubicles). And of course, a huge freezer (it’s clear why: take the Marines back). There was only one criticism in the Senate (in the commission on armaments): "Why didn’t the nuclear power plant disarm such a" fool? " See diesel fuel eats painfully. And your "tanker" in the "Water World" itself consisted of diesel fuel.

[vkfriendly]

A powder keg, a pair of "granites" or "mosquitoes" and there will be a big broads.

[andrewkor]

Yes, against the Russian tugs and Raptors, this vessel is just "pah"!