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NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo Archive

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Contributed by Al Grazevich

USS Shreveport (LPD-12)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Alpha - Delta - Yankee NADY

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row - Navy Unit Commendation (4) - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2)
Second Row - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (6) - Navy Expeditionary Medal (2- Lebanon) - National Defense Service Medal
Third Row - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2) - Southwest Asia Service Medal - Armed Forces Service Medal
Fourth Row - Humanitarian Service Medal (Op. Intensive Look) - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)

Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock:

Laid down, 27 December 1965, at Lockheed Shipbuilding Corp., Seattle, WA.

Launched, 22 October 1966

Commissioned USS Shreveport (LPD-12), 12 December 1970, CAPT. Pehr H. Pehrsson USN in command

Shreveport is assigned to Amphibious Group Two, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, and is homeported at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, VA.

Decommissioned and struck from the Naval Register, 26 September 2007, at Naval Station Norfolk, VA.

Laid up at NAVSEA Inactive Ships Philadelphia, PA. awaiting disposal

Final Disposition, Ex-USS Shreveport (LPD-12) departed Philadelphia NISMF for scrapping at Brownsville TX., 14 December 2021

Specifications:
Displacement 9,734 t.(lt) 17,326 t.(fl)
Length 570'
Beam 100'
Draft 23 ft.
Speed 21 kts.

Complement

24 Officers

400 Enlisted

Flag Staff Complement 90

Troop Capacity 840

Boats, Assault Craft

(well deck capacity) 1 LCU, or 2 LCM-8 or 4 LCM-6

(ships boats) 2 LCPL, 1 motor whaleboat

Armament

two 25 mm MK38 chain guns

two Phalanx CIWS

eight 50 cal. machine guns

Aircraft

two CH-46/CH-53 or four UH-1/AH-1, or two AV-8B Harriers

Propulsion

two Foster-Wheeler boilers

two DeLaval steam turbines

two propeller shafts, 24,000 SHP

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Contributed By
10091274	556k	Launching of Shreveport (LPD-12), 22 October 1966, at Lockheed Shipbuilding Corp. Seattle, WA. Lockheed Shipbuilding Corp photo	Dale Hargrave
10091271	233k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway off Norfolk, VA., date unknown. © Nobe Smith	Nicholas Tiberio
	118k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12) steering mishap, 23 February 1972, during a practice UNREP off Panama, just prior to a collision with USS Nashville (LPD-13)**.	Photo by Keith Weitek MMCS(SS) USN Ret.
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10091270	102k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** gunnery practice for the 3-inch. 50 caliber twin gun mount crew, September 1971 in the Atlantic Ocean. US Navy photo # K-90892, by PH2 Carter Samtell	James Bass
	811k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12) at anchor in the Kithira Strait, Mediterranean Sea, 30 September 1975, with her amphibious group after completion of exercise " Deep Express 75". Photo taken from the Soviet DDG Krasny Krim**. Note Avgo Island, Greece in the background.	Eugene Ivkin
	290k	Tuesday, 30 September 1975, Kithira Strait, Eastern Mediterranean. *USS Shreveport* (LPD-12), foreground with USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)** with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked in the background, at anchor after Deep Express, a major NATO exercise that occurred in the Aegean Sea and on Turkish soil (22–27 September 1975). Photos taken from the Soviet Project 61 (Kashin)-class DDG Krasnyi Krym (Red Crimea).	Eugene Ivkin
	87k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** moored at Barcelona, Spain, 26 December 1979. Note that two of her original four twin 3"/50 gun mounts had been removed, along with the Mk.56 and Mk.63 gunfire control systems, but she had not yet received Phalanx. Also noticeable, and clearly visible, is the additional bridge level -- Shreveport is one of the seven Austin-class LPDs configured as flagships.	Photo by Fabio Peña
	62k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)**, at Barcelona, Spain, 26 December 1979.	Photo by Fabio Peña
10091272	662k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway off Norfolk, VA., date unknown. © Nobe Smith	Nicholas Tiberio
	87k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo	Robert Hurst
	30k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo
10091273	176k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway off Norfolk, VA., date unknown. © Nobe Smith	Nicholas Tiberio
	22k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo
	40k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo
	36k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo
	366k	Fleet oiler *USS Caloosahatchee* (AO-98) in company with USS Shreveport (LPD-12)** during Operation INTENSE LOOK, 1 August 1984.
	86k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway in Hampton Roads, summer 1987. US Navy photo	Adam Robison USS Shreveport
	73k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** moored at Marseille, France, 14 February 1988.	Photo by Philippe Gonzales
	87k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** in port , Palma Spain, Christmas 1991	Scott Hiorns BT1 (SW) USN, USS Shreveport 1991-94
	89k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** conducting flight ops off the coast of Sicily, 1991	Scott Hiorns BT1 (SW) USN, USS Shreveport 1991-94
	57k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)**, lighting fires in #2 fireroom, are BT1(SW) Hiorns (BTOW), MMC Shevikovan (left background) and LTjg R Scott Bonney (background).	Scott Hiorns BT1 (SW) USN, USS Shreveport 1991-94
	95k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** at sea, Mediterranean sunset, 1991	Scott Hiorns BT1 (SW) USN, USS Shreveport 1991-94
	68k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** moored pierside Palma de Mallorca, Christmas 1991.	Pedro Vidal Terrasa
	42k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway in Suez Canal, taken from signal bridge while transiting the canal, spring 1994	Photo by Adam Robison USS Shreveport
	939k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** moored pierside at Genoa, Italy, 24 December 1997.	Photo by Carlo Martinelli
	391k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** arriving at Genoa, Italy, 23 December 1997.	Photo by Carlo Martinelli
	1186k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** moored pierside at Genoa, Italy, 26 December 1997.	Photo by Carlo Martinelli
	74k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** moored pierside at Pier 2, NOB Norfolk, VA., date unknown	Photo Steven J. Essex
	60k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** entering Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta, December 1999.	Robert Hurst
	41k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** underway in the Bab El Mendeb, 12 March 2002.	Photo by Lt. Steve Dundas, CHC USNR USS Hue City
10091276	194k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12) steams alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6)** during a replenishment at sea (RAS), 23 June 2004. U.S. Navy photo 040623-N-9885M-120 by PH1 Alan D. Monyelle.	font size=2>Robert Hurst
10091277	249k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12) underway, 27 June 2004, in the North Arabian Gulf. Shreveport** is providing three hot meals a day to more than 70 Sailors working with the Iraqi Security Force personnel charged with security for Iraq's Khawr Al Amaya and Al Basra Oil Terminals. U.S. Navy photo 040627-N-6812T-004 by JO2 Jason Trevett.	font size=2>Robert Hurst
	69k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** arrives in Ash Shuaybah, Kuwait, 8 August 2004, joining Wasp (LHD 1) to backload Marines and cargo attached to the *22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)* Special Operations Capable. *Wasp, Shreveport, and the 22nd MEU* have been deployed since February as part of Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2) operating in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy photo # 040808-N-6380E-007 by PH3 Teresa J. Ellison.	Jack Treutle
	67k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** entering Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta, 24 August 2004.	Robert Hurst
	83k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** departs Naval Station Norfolk, 4 January 2007 as part of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike group (ESG), which is deploying in support of the ongoing rotation of forward-deployed forces. US Navy photo # 070104-N-1713L-032 NORFOLK, Va (January 4 2007) by MC2 Lolita Lewis.	Lee Wahler
	379k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12) departs Naval Station Norfolk, 4 January 2007. Shreveport** is part of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) which is underway conducting maritime security operations in support of the ongoing rotation of forward-deployed forces.. US Navy photo # 070104-N-1831S-031 Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 4, 2007) by MCSN Ash Severe.	Douglas Brown
10091233 070125-N-0780F-003	791k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12) arrives in Souda Bay, 25 January 2007, for a scheduled port visit. Shreveport** is part of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group on deployment in support of maritime security operations in both the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photos 070125-N-0780F-003 and 070125-N-0780F-001 by Mr. Paul Farley.	Douglas Brown Robert Hurst
10091275 070125-N-0780F-001	191k		Douglas Brown Robert Hurst
10125157	97k	The amphibious dock landing ship *USS Oak Hill* (LSD-51) and USS Shreveport (LPD-12) follow the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5)** (not shown) while transiting the Suez Canal to depart U.S. Naval Central Command area of responsibility, 1 June 2007. U.S. Navy photo 070601-N-1467R-004 by MC2 Pedro A. Rodriguez.	Robert Hurst
	203k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** arrives back at her homeport, Naval Station Norfolk, 3 July 2007,after a six-month deployment as part of Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). The ESG supported maritime operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. US Navy photo # 070703-N-5330L-007 NORFOLK, Va. (July 3, 2007) by MC3 Joshua T. Rodriguez.	Douglas Brown
	661k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** arrives back at her homeport, Naval Station Norfolk, 3 July 2007,after a six-month deployment as part of Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). US Navy photo # 070703-N-6403R-014 NORFOLK, Va. (July 3, 2007) by MC3 Joshua T. Rodriguez.	Douglas Brown
	1276k	The Marine color guard parades the colors during the decommissioning ceremony for *USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 26 September 2007. US Navy photo # 070926-N-8907D-016 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 26, 2007), by MCSN David Danals.	Lee Wahler
	192k	*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)**'s crew leaves the ship for the last time during her decommissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 26 September 2007. US Navy photo from "Navy Times" on line.	Lee Wahler
	152k	Starboard bow view *USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 26 September 2007, ready for her decommissioning ceremony.	Lars Wallis USS Shreveport
	72k	Starboard bow view *USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 26 September 2007, ready for her decommissioning ceremony.	Lars Wallis USS Shreveport
	67k	Starboard side view *USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 26 September 2007, ready for her decommissioning ceremony.	Lars Wallis USS Shreveport
	49k	Port bow view *USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., soon after her decommissioning on 26 September 2007	Lars Wallis USS Shreveport
	123k	Bow on view *USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., soon after her decommissioning on 26 September 2007	Lars Wallis USS Shreveport
	95k	View of the stern gate of ex-*USS Shreveport* (LPD-12)** while moored at the Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Philadelphia, PA., 10 December 2010.	Ron Reeves

USS Shreveport (LPD-12) Commissioning Ceremony Program Contributed by Ron Reeves

For more photos and information about USS Shreveport, see;
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

Shreveport Decommissioning Photo Collection
Kevin Brent Photo Collection
Lisbon Riot, October 1989

Commanding Officers
01	CAPT. Pehrsson, Pehr Hugo	12 December 1970 - 29 September 1972
02	CAPT. Gureck, William A. (Bill) :RADM	29 September1972 - 16 November 1973
03	CAPT. Karvala, Curtis Arnold, USN (USNA 1953)	16 November 1973 - 9 May 1975
04	CAPT. Crandall, Alan Walker	9 May 1975 - 16 September 1976
05	CAPT. McCaffree Jr., Burnham Clough :RADM	16 September 1976 - 17 November1978
06	CAPT. White, Richard Farrell, USN (USNA 1956)	17 November 1978 - 29 August 1980
07	CAPT. Wheatley, Gary Francis :RADM	29 August 1980 - 13 February 1982
08	CAPT. Jones, Keith Shannon (Casey), USN (USNA 1960)	13 February 1982 - 15 July 1983
09	CAPT. Ianucci, Robert Joseph	15 July 1983 - 23 July 1985
10	CAPT. McKay Jr., John Norman	23 July 1985 - 10 July 1987
11	CAPT. Johnson Sr., Kenneth H.	10 July 1987 - 17 June 1989
12	CAPT. Montgomery, David James, USN	17 June 1989 - 27 June 1991
13	CAPT. Peterson, Robert Lee, USN (USNA 1968)	27 June 1991 - 17 December 1992
14	CAPT. Harms Jr., Alfred Glen :VADM	17 December 1992 - 13 May 1994
15	CAPT. Carter, John Michael	13 May 1994 - 24 May 1996
16	CAPT. Starling II, Harold Denby :VADM	24 May 1996 - 11 December 1997
17	CAPT. Groothousen, Michael Robert, USN (USNA 1975) :RADM	11 December 1997 - 6 April 1999
18	CAPT. Herbert III, Edward William	6 April 1999 - 21 March 2000 - Relieved for Cause
19	CAPT. Valentine Jr., William Dawson, USN (USNA 1979)	21 March 2000 - 16 May 2002
20	CAPT. Fitzpatrick, Dennis E. :RADM	16 May 2002 - 22 December 2003
21	CAPT. Kraft, Terry Bradford, USN (USNA 1981) :RADM	22 December 2003 - 17 June 2005
22	CAPT. Pine, David Roland, USN (USNA 1982)	17 June 2005 - 17 November 2006
23	CAPT. Monger, Paul O'Neal (Mongo), USN (USNA 1982)	17 November 2006 - 7 September 2007
24	LCDR. Conzen, Eric Laurence	7 September 2007 - 26 September 2007


Courtesy Wolfgang Hechler and Ron Reeves

Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log

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