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LCU-1681

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LCU-1646 Landing Craft Utility
  • Built in 1987 by Trinity Marine Group, Halter Marine, Escatawpa MS.
  • Launched, 1987
  • Delivered, 12 November 1987
  • Placed in service, date unknown as LCU-1681
  • Current Disposition, active
    Specifications:
    Displacement 200 t.(lt), 375 t.(fl)
    Length 134' 9"
    Beam 29'
    Draft 6' 1"
    Speed 11 kts.
    Complement 14
    Armament
    four .50 cal. machine guns
    two M60 machine guns
    one M203 grenade launcher
    twelve M16 rifles
    two 9mm pistols
    Load 170 tons
    Military Lift three M1A1 tanks, 10 LAVs or 400+ troops, 125 tons of cargo.
    Radar Navigation: LN 66 or SPS-53; I band.
    Propulsion
    two Detroit 12V-71 Diesel engines
    twin shafts, 680shp sustained, Kort nozzles
    Fuel Capacity 3220 gals.
    Range 1,200nm at eight knots

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    LCU-1681
    1018168101
    245k LCU-1681 approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 120131-N-PB383-895 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 31, 2011) by MC2 Dominique Pineiro.Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168109
    186k Marines depart LCU-1681 in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo # 120131-N-PB383-745 ARABIAN GULF (January 31, 2011) by MC2 Dominique Pineiro(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168112
    188k LCU-1681 enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). The ship is underway for sea trials and is transiting to Seattle for Seattle Sea Fair in the first week of August.
    U.S. Navy photo # 110725-N-ZC343-217 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25,2011) by MCCS Joe Kane(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168114
    318k LCU-1681 departs the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52). Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo # 111211-N-KS651-326 CAMBODIA (December 11, 2011) by MC2 Jason Behnke(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168113
    281k LCU-1681 approaches the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52). Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo # 111211-N-KS651-132 CAMBODIA (December 11, 2011) by MC2 Jason Behnke(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168115
    171k LCU-1681 approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Ready Group.
    U.S. Navy photo # 111211-N-PB383-902 PHILIPPINE SEA (December 11, 2011) by MC2 Dominique Pineiro (/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168116
    111211-N-PB383-726
    189k LCU-1681 enters the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Ready Group.
    U.S. Navy photo # 111211-N-PB383-726 PHILIPPINE SEA (December 11, 2011) and U.S. Navy hoto # 111211-N-PB383-919 by MC2 Dominique Pineiro (/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168117
    111211-N-PB383-919
    219k
    LCU-1681
    1018168105
    219k LCU-1681 approaches the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52). Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo # 120203-N-KS651-439 ARABIAN GULF (February 3, 2012) by MC2 Jason Behnke(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168110
    148k Sailors navigate LCU-1681 toward the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) during an onload operation. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo #120203-N-KS651-486 ARABIAN GULF (February 3, 2012) by MC2 Jason Behnke(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168104
    164k LCU-1681 approaches the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52). Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo # 120203-N-KS651-439 ARABIAN GULF (February 3, 2012) by MC2 Jason Behnke(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168106
    383k LCU-1681 departs the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52). Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo # 120305-N-KS651-230 ARABIAN GULF (March 5, 2012) by MC2 Jason Behnke(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168107
    172k LCU-1681 approaches the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52). Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo # 120305-N-KS651-469 ARABIAN GULF (March 13 2012) by MC2 Jason Behnke(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168108
    266k LCU-1681 enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52). Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo # 120305-N-KS550-469 ARABIAN GULF (March 13, 2012) by MC2 Jason Behnke(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168111
    265k Seaman Alex Recker throws a heaving line to LCU-1681 from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) during a stern gate marriage. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo # 120412-N-KS651-172 RED SEA (April 12, 2012) by MC2 Jason Behnke(/Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168103
    420k LCU-1681 attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, approaches the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD-45) for embarkation, 19 September 2014. Comstock is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and, with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Marine Corps photo # 141230-M-RR352-329 PERSIAN GULF (Sept. 19, 2014) by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Not Released)
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168102
    236k LCU-1681 carrying Marines, vehicles, and equipment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) approaches the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD-45), following a wash down operation, 30 December 2014.The 11th MEU is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photo # 140919-N-ZK869-008 by MC2 Kristopher Kirsop/Released
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168118
    275k LCU-1681 exits the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD-45) to carry Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) , and Comstock ashore in support of exercise Red Reef 15, 7 December 2014. Red Reef, which has been in existence since 2007, is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security
    U.S. Marine Corps photo # 141207-M-RR352-159 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (December 7 2014) by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168120
    221k LCU-1681, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, enters the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD-45) during exercise Red Reef 15, 9 December 2014. Red Reef, which has been in existence since 2007, is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security
    U.S. Navy photo # 141209-N-ZK869-010 (December 9, 2014) by MC2 Kristopher Kirsop
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168119
    202k LCU-1681, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, exits the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD-45). Comstock is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    U.S. Marine Corps photo #141209-N-CU914-270 ARABIAN GULF (December 9, 2014) by MC3 Lenny LaCrosse/Released
    Tommy Trampp
    LCU-1681
    1018168121
    392k LCU-1681 carrying Sailors and Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) return to the the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD-45) following exercise Red Reef 15 in Ras Al Ghar, Saudi Arabia. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security.
    U.S. Navy photo # 141218-M-RR352-027 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 18, 2014) by Sgt. Melissa Wenger
    Tommy Trampp

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