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Friday, October 11, 2013

Ingalls-Built Somerset (LPD 25) Successfully Completes Acceptance Trials


Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today that the amphibious transport dock Somerset (LPD 25) returned from successful U.S. Navy acceptance sea trials on Sept. 20.

The company's ninth ship in the San Antonio (LPD 17) class returned to the company's Avondale facility following three days of at-sea demonstrations and testing.

The 684-foot-long vessel's primary mission is to transport up to 800 Marines, their fighting vehicles and aircraft.

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