Navy News, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (July 27, 2020): 784 feet long USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) departs port—Williams is conducting its inaugural deployment following its commissioning in March.
Based on the Alaska-class oil tanker, Expeditionary Sea Base vessels posses a very significant 52,000 square-foot flight deck capable of hosting an array of aircraft. The vessels are immensely flexible in capability, providing equipment storage, repair spaces, and accommodation. As well as supporting grand scale logistical operations and equipment transfers—these unique ships can essentially function as a floating port at sea when conventional ports are unavailable or inaccessible.
Credit: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua M Tolbert, United States Navy.
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