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USS Manitowoc
LST-1180
“Home of the Great Spirit”
Gallery
USS Manitowoc in Newport News VA
Completing regular overhaul in Newport News, VA, the USS Manitowoc is nearly ready to rejoin the fleet, March 1980. View of the James River through the derrick arms.
Bow Doors Open
November, 1976 following deployment to the North Atlantic. USS Manitowoc in Little Creek, VA
The Manny At Sea
Waves break over the bow of the USS Manitowoc, LST-1180 at sea.
USS Manitowoc in port
At homeport, Little Creek, VA 1978.
Offloading following deployment
USS Manitowoc offloads US Marines in Moorehead City, North Carolina following deployment to the North Atlantic, November, 1976.
Helo Ops
Mail Call soon to follow as a Marine helocopter brings mail to the USS Manitowoc during Flight Operations.
Underway Replenishment
USS Manitowoc takes on fuel during an underway replenishment, 1978.
Dry Dock
View of the bow of the USS Manitowoc in dry dock, Portsmouth, VA Summer, 1979.
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