Kaohsiung, June 13 (CNA) The Anchorage-class dock landing ship leased by the Republic of China Navy from the United States will be commissioned in early July, a navy officer said Tuesday.
He said the combat readiness program for the amphibious vehicle will be completed soon.
The ship, which was first commissioned by the US Navy in 1971, arrived in a navy base in southern Taiwan in early June. It is 171 meters long and 25 meters wide with a displacement tonnage of 8,600-13,700 tons. It has a maximum speed of 22 knots and is able to sail 14,800 nautical miles before refueling.
To be renamed "Hsuhai," the ship will replace the old landing ship "Chung Cheng," he added.
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