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NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo Archive

Patches contributed by Jerry Patterson ENCS USN Ret.

ASDV-2
(Auxiliary Swimmer Delivery Vehicle)
LCU-1623
(Landing Craft Utility)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Whiskey - Bravo - November NWBN

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row - Combat Action Ribbon (30 April 1968)
Bottom Row - National Defense Service Medal - Vietnam Service Medal (5+)- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

LCU-1610 Landing Craft Utility:

Laid down, date unknown, at Gunderson Marine, Portland, OR

Launched, date unknown

Delivered and placed in service in 1960

During the Vietnam War LCU-1623 served in the combat area

Converted, date unknown, to an Auxiliary Swimmer Delivery Vehicle, redesignated ASDV-2

ASDV-2, was outfitted with a port side deck house, a 25 ton crane and a hyperbaric chamber, in support of SEAL/UDT Swimmer Delivery Vehicle operations training

During the 1980's and 1990's ASDV-2 was assigned to Naval Special Warfare Unit four (NSWU4), Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico.

ASDV-2 provided mission support all types of special warfare training. The vessel operated with a regular navy crew and was augmented by SEALS during certain training evolutions.

Placed out of service, date unknown

Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown

Current Disposition, sold, date unknown, to Carlos Padilla of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, named Don Alejandro Jose Padilla, documented USCG # 1147420 and IMO # 8999001.

Specifications:
Displacement 200 t.(lt), 375 t.(fl)
Length 134' 9"
Beam 29'
Draft 6' 1"
Speed 11 kts.
Complement 12 to 14 Enlisted
Armament two .50 cal machine guns
Propulsion

(As Built) four Detroit 6-71 diesel engines 1,000 bhp, (250 bhp each engine), two shafts

(Upgraded) two Detroit 12-71 diesel engines

two propellers
Fuel Capacity 3220 gals
Range 1,200 nm at eight knots

Size	Image Description	Source
55k	*ASDV-2* at anchor on the eastern side of the Caribbean island of Dominica in 1986. SEALS on board performed a demolition job to make a channel through the reef for local fishermen. Part of a good will project during "Exercise Tradewinds" which is part of the larger annual "Ocean Venture".	Dave Chappell BMCS(SW) Ret. Craftmaster ASDV-2, 1986 - 1990
37k
51k	*ASDV-2* beached at "Green Beach" Vieques Island (Puerto Rico) in 1988.	Dave Chappell BMCS(SW) Ret. Craftmaster ASDV-2, 1986 - 1990
61k	*ASDV-2* backing out of the well deck of *USS Whidbey Island* (LSD-41)** while off Guantanamo Bay Cuba, late-1989.	Dave Chappell BMCS(SW) Ret. Craftmaster ASDV-2, 1986 -1990
45k	*ASDV-2* moored, at Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, late-1989, where a pier crane picked up the new pilot house and put it in place and raised the mast. *ASDV-2* had just completed a yard period (improved pilot house) and had been transported back to the Caribbean from Norfolk in the well deck of *USS Whidbey Island* (LSD-41). ASDV-2** departed Guantanamo Bay soon after, shaping a course for her homeport at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.	Dave Chappell BMCS(SW) Ret. Craftmaster ASDV-2, 1986 - 1990
58k	*ASDV-2* looking aft, circa 1986-1990, location unknown.	Dave Chappell BMCS(SW) Ret. Craftmaster ASDV-2, 1986 - 1990
63k	*ASDV-2* .50 cal. machine gun, circa 1986-1990, location unknown.	Dave Chappell BMCS(SW) Ret. Craftmaster ASDV-2, 1986 - 1990
43k	*ASDV-2* approaching *USS Whidbey Island* (LSD-41)** in Chesapeake Bay, circa 1986-1990.	Dave Chappell BMCS(SW) Ret. Craftmaster ASDV-2, 1986 - 1990
107k	*ASDV-2* wheel house with a new recruit at the helm, circa 1986-1990. Note the two helm wheels for rudders and flanking rudders.	Dave Chappell BMCS(SW) Ret. Craftmaster ASDV-2, 1986 - 1990