USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26) is the 10th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship of the United States Navy, and is named in honor of Congressman John Murtha (1932–2010) of Pennsylvania. John P. Murtha is homeported at Naval Base San Diego.
USS John P. Murtha on 22 August 2017
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock
The San Antonio class is a class of amphibious transport docks, also called a "landing platform, dock" (LPD), used by the United States Navy. These warships replace the Austin-class LPDs, as well as the Newport-class tank landing ships, the Anchorage-class dock landing ships, and the Charleston-class amphibious cargo ships that have already been retired.
USS San Antonio and USS New York in June 2011
Artist's concept of the San Antonio Class amphibious transport dock ships
USS San Antonio during construction at Avondale, 2002
Port-bow view of USS San Antonio.