USNS Trenton
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USNS Trenton

2014 Spearhead-class joint high speed vessel


Country of Registry
United States
Service Entry
2015
Manufacturer
Austal USA
Operator
United States Navy
Vessel Type
troopship, Spearhead-class joint high speed vessel
Call Sign
NTRT
Tonnage
9781
IMO Number
9677533
Aliases
T-EPF-5, JHSV-5, and IMO 9677533

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The USNS Trenton is a United States Navy ship that was originally built as an amphibious transport dock (LPD) named USS Trenton. It was commissioned in 1971 and served in various capacities, including humanitarian missions and combat operations. In 2007, the ship was decommissioned and transferred to the Military Sealift Command, where it was re-designated as USNS Trenton (T-EPF-5), becoming part of the Expeditionary Fast Transport program. The ship has since been involved in various operations, including disaster relief efforts and troop deployments. With a top speed of 43 knots, the USNS Trenton has a range of 1200 nautical miles and can accommodate up to 312 passengers. The ship's design features a flight deck for helicopters and an open mission bay for various operations. The USNS Trenton continues to serve as a versatile and vital asset for the U.S. Navy, showcasing its adaptability and commitment to fulfilling a wide range of military and humanitarian missions.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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