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Independence-class littoral combat ship
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The Independence class is a class of littoral combat ships built for the United States Navy.
USS Gabrielle Giffords in the Philippine Sea, October 2019
USS Gabrielle Giffords in the Philippine Sea, October 2019
Independence under construction, 2007.
Independence under construction, 2007.
The trimaran design USS Independence
The trimaran design USS Independence
The Trimaran hull of an Independence-class LCS
The Trimaran hull of an Independence-class LCS
USS Independence (LCS-2)
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USS Independence is the lead ship of the Independence-class of littoral combat ships. It is the sixth ship of the United States Navy to be named for the concept of independence. The design was produce
Independence-class littoral combat ship
…2016 that the first four vessels of the LCS program would be used as test ships rather than being deployed with the fleet. This included lead ship Independence and Coronado. As of May 2019, nine ships had been commissioned. In February 2020 it was announced that the Navy plans to retire the first four LCS…
Helicopter facilities and the mission bay dominate the stern of the Independence class.
Helicopter facilities and the mission bay dominate the stern of the Independence class.
Side view of Independence on 29 April 2008
Side view of Independence on 29 April 2008
Rear view of Independence approaching Mayport, Florida, on 2 April 2010
Rear view of Independence approaching Mayport, Florida, on 2 April 2010