HMS Albion was commissioned in June 2003, the first of two new landing platform docks (LPDs) for the Royal Navy.
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The LPD (R) ships are equipped with two twin 30mm guns and two Goalkeeper... -
HMS Albion was commissioned in June 2003, the first of two new landing... -
Flooding of the docking area is achieved by ballasting the stern of the ship,... -
Each landing platform dock operates eight landing craft, four of which are... -
Trials at the Barrow shipyard in November 2002 involved flooding the well... -
The ship can carry 300 assault troops or up to 650 for short emergency... -
HMS Albion combined operations room.
