USS Bristol County (LST-1198)

USS Bristol County (LST-1198) was a Newport-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1972. Designed for rapid deployment of tanks, vehicles, and troops, she served primarily with the Atlantic Fleet, participating in amphibious exercises and operations supporting NATO and U.S. interests. Throughout her service, Bristol County was involved in numerous training missions, humanitarian efforts, and readiness operations, notably enhancing the Navy's amphibious capabilities during the Cold War era. Decommissioned in 1994, she was later transferred to the Royal Moroccan Navy, where she continued her service under a new flag.