Amphibious assault ship. Commissioned c 1975.
Displacement fully loaded 39,300 tons.
Length 820ft overall x 106ft (extreme beam). Max. draught 26ft.
Twin screw 140,040 hp. 24 knots.
Complement about 900 men. Troop capacity c.21000.
Hanger deck 268ft x 78ft. Carries about 26 helicopters, plus landing craft and military vehicles etc.
Log Book April 1987
Kiribati 1983 SG214.