USS Harlan County (LST-1196)

USS Harlan County (LST-1196) was a Newport-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1972. Designed to transport tanks, vehicles, cargo, and troops directly onto shore without docks, she played a vital role in amphibious operations and exercises throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Notably, in October 1993, Harlan County was deployed to Haiti as part of a United Nations mission but was withdrawn after facing hostile crowds, highlighting the complexities of peacekeeping operations. The ship was decommissioned in 1995 and later transferred to the Spanish Navy, where she served as Pizarro (L-42).