US Navy Whidbey Island Class dock landing ship USS ASHLAND LSD48 at Brisbane 28 Jun 2017.
Launched: 11 Nov 1989 In service: 9 May 1992
Normally attached to the Atlantic Fleet.
11099-11590 tons light; 15883-16568tons loaded.
185.80 x 25.60 x 6.25 22.0knots
Carries 4 air cushion landing craft
Crew: 27 officers, 375 enlisted (including 64 LCAC personnel) plus 7 officers and 95 enlisted emergency accommodation.
Two landing spots on the flight deck can accommodate up to CH-53E-sized helicopters but there are no hangar facilities.