USS NEWPORT (LST-1179)

USS NEWPORT (LST-1179) was the lead ship of her class of tank landing ships in the United States Navy, commissioned in 1969. Designed with a unique bow ramp and higher speed than previous LSTs, she served as a critical asset for amphibious operations, logistics, and training exercises during the Cold War era. USS NEWPORT participated in numerous deployments, including Mediterranean cruises and operations in the Caribbean and Atlantic, supporting both NATO and U.S. Marine Corps missions. After more than two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to the Mexican Navy.