Amphibious Ships, Cold War, War of 1812

Last Cruise of LPH-11

                                        1 FEBRUARY-2 MAY 1997                                          LAST CRUISE OF LPH-11 On the sunny Friday morning of 2 May 1997 the amphibious assault ship NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) nudged toward Pier 6 at Naval Station San Diego.  A seasoned 28-year veteran, she was returning from Read More