[BwanaNdege]

Not sure, but I think they use a hidden deck, located aft. perhaps on both sides, I can’t really tell from the pics presented...

However, America and Tripoli were designed without a well deck

The "well deck" is a giant pool in the center of the aft portion of the ship which has ballast tanks running along either side. When these ballast tanks are flooded, the well deck sinks to below the water line. At the stern there are doors that open to allow access to the well deck from the sea. Landing craft, LCACs and Amtracks can be loaded within the well deck, then sail out through the stern doors.

[skinkinthegrass]

thanks,for the post, sir/ma’am.

[Cold Heat]

yeah....I know what it is....but I was just pointing out that they do have a dock, it appears.

But that dock would not take in and launch like a well deck.

I read that the marines are complaining about the lack of one. it is possible they could design one for the 3rd ship, but the first two sure don't have one.

I am wondering if it is because the brass thought they could do without it as they will be launching Osprey's...

[RandallFlagg]

AHHHHH! Memories!

Spent four years on the ship in your bottom picture: USS Peleliu (LHA-5).