On 5 March, however, the amphibious ships got underway again.

In addition to that, we have increasing numbers of amphibious ships moving into the gulf area at this time.

If we had enough amphibious ships, we could land the whole lot together.

Not like being on an aircraft carrier, or an amphibious ship.

Most of the Navy's amphibious ships were built 20 to 30 years ago and are reaching maturity.

"These amphibious ships bring significant help for the relief effort if the decision is made to deploy them," the official said.

By the late 1930s, concrete plans were beginning to form to build the first true specialized amphibious assault ships.

They were evacuated to an amphibious assault ship off the Korean coast for treatment.

The 884-foot-long amphibious assault ship turned smoothly, cutting * 224 a long arc through the water.

On 27 December, the destroyer escort put to sea in company with a large group of amphibious ships.