USS Coronado (LCS-4)

• Second Ship Named "USS Coronado": USS Coronado (LCS-4) is the second U.S. Navy ship to be named after the city of Coronado, California, following the USS Coronado (AGF-11), a command ship. • Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship: Coronado is part of the Independence-class, featuring a distinctive trimaran hull design that offers greater stability and speed. • Launched in 2012: The ship was launched on January 14, 2012, at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. • Commissioned in 2014: USS Coronado was commissioned into service on April 5, 2014, in Coronado, California. • First LCS to Deploy with Over-the-Horizon Missiles: In 2016, Coronado became the first Littoral Combat Ship to deploy with the RGM-84 Harpoon over-the-horizon anti-ship missile, enhancing its combat capability. • Advanced Technology Demonstrator: The ship often served as a test platform for new naval technologies and systems, including unmanned aerial vehicles like the MQ-8B Fire Scout. • Pacific Deployments: USS Coronado completed several deployments to the Western Pacific, operating out of Singapore and participating in exercises with regional navies. • Speed and Maneuverability: The trimaran design allows for speeds in excess of 40 knots, and a shallow draft that enables operations close to shore. • Early Retirement: Despite being commissioned in 2014, Coronado was decommissioned on September 14, 2022, as part of a Navy plan to reduce the LCS fleet due to changing requirements and maintenance challenges. • Namesake Ties to the Navy SEALs: Coronado, California, the ship's namesake, is home to the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, where the U.S. Navy SEALs train.