CEARA (G-30) class

 2 CEARA-class DOCK LANDING SHIPS (LSD) (ex-U.S. THOMASTON class)

 Name              Pendant No.    Launched        Commissioned    Status

 CEARA             G-30           June 12, 1956   Dec. 14, 1958   Active
   (ex-USS HERMITAGE, LSD-34)
 RIO DE JANEIRO    G-31           Jan. 20, 1956   Aug. 24, 1956   Active
   (ex-USS ALAMO, LSD-33)

The CEARA-class dock landing ships (LSDs) began service as units of the eight-ship U.S. THOMASTON class built due to renewed interest in...