US dock landing ship in harbour

The Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship, the USS Tortuga (LSD-46), yesterday began a four-day visit in Malta. The ship is under the command of Commander Paul McElroy, USN, and carries a complement of 32 officers and 317 enlisted personnel. During...

The Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship, the USS Tortuga (LSD-46), yesterday began a four-day visit in Malta.

The ship is under the command of Commander Paul McElroy, USN, and carries a complement of 32 officers and 317 enlisted personnel.

During the visit, crew members will be carrying out volunteer work at a number of Maltese institutions.

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