OURAGAN (L-9021) class

 0 OURAGAN-class DOCK LANDING SHIPS (LSD)

 Name       Pendant    Launched           Commissioned     Status

 OURAGAN    L-9021     Sept. 11, 1963     June 1, 1965     Stricken
 ORAGE      L-9022     April 22, 1967     April 1, 1968    Stricken

The ships were built for the French navy. They provided for the transport and landing of a marine commando force, including tanks and vehicles, on unprepared enemy beaches. They had repair facilities as well as command facilities for...