ALBION (L-14) class

 2 ALBION-class AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT DOCKS (LPD)

 Name         Pendant    Launched         Commissioned       Status
 ALBION       L-14       March 9, 2001    July 2003          Reserve
 BULWARK      L-15       Nov. 15, 2001    April 28, 2005     Active

These two ships were urgently needed replacements for the British navy's long-serving FEARLESS class, which retired from service. The 450 million pound (US$682 million) contracts for construction of the two ships were awarded...