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Assault Ships

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Assault Ships

HMS Ocean with helicopters on deck.
HMS Ocean at sea.
HMS Albion in Exercise Joint Winter 04, two LCVP's approaching the ship.

HMS Ocean
The ship's primary role is to carry an Embarked Military Force (EMF) supported by 12 medium support helicopters, 6 attack helicopters and 4 Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) Mk 5 Landing Craft.
HMS Ocean

The, Landing Platform Dock Ships (LPD's)
Primary function is to embark, transport, and deploy and recover (by air and sea) troops and their equipment, vehicles and miscellaneous cargo, forming part of an Amphibious Assault Force.
Albion Class