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- on Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:24 pm
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- Topic: Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 21 July. [Ukrainian sources]
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Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 21 July. [Ukrainian sources]
In the Black sea entered the US Navy amphibious assault ship
On board the amphibious assault ship USS Whidbey Island can be up to 500 Marines, landing craft and helicopters.
Amphibious assault ship of the US Navy "Uidbi Island" yesterday, July 21, entered the Black Sea. He goes to Odessa to take part in the exercises "Sea Breeze 2016".
This is reported by news portals that publish photos of passing ships through the Bosphorus.
USS Whidbey Island passed through Istanbul. She will take part in #SeaBreeze2016 Thanks @alperboler for spotting. pic.twitter.com/nSAMKxxs8A
— Bosphorus Naval News (@Saturn5_) July 21, 2016
According to the "Duma" , a large landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) US Navy landing blow up Marines in stretch of coast near the mouth of the Danube.
It is reported that the ship was designed in the 1970s, but its built-seven series following ships under President Reagan. Its length is 190 meters, width - 26 full displacement of about 16,000 tons.
Four 16-cylinder diesel engines with total capacity of 33,000 horsepower can accelerate it to a speed of 20 knots. The ship can be placed up to 500 Marines. On board are hovercraft LCAC amphibious and several helicopters.
Also, the expected entry into the Black Sea destroyer USS Ross DDG-71.
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