Bristol County (LST 1198) - Naval Cruise Book

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I i USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST 1198) USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST 1198) is the seventeenth and final ship of the NEWPORT Class Tank Landing Ships to be delivered to the Navy by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company. The NEWPORT Class LSTs are the largest and fastest LSTs ever built. The revolutionary design includes a clipper bow with its over-the-bow ramp, which is supported by the outstretched derrick arms, a helicopter flight deck and a stern gate. In addition, this class of ship if the first U.S. Navy combat class ship fitted with a bow thruster. The bow thruster consists of an electric motor driving a controllable pitch propeller six and one-half feet in diameter. This unit allows intricate side maneuvering of the ship, considerably increas- ing maneuverability in restricted water during mooring, beaching and causeway operations. The main propulsion plant consists of six diesel engines linked to twin controllable pitch propellers. The unit is regulated by a sophisticated governor system allowing the engines to operate efficiently at any given speed. The control levers are located not only in the engineer- ing spaces, but also in the pilot house to provide almost instantaneous response to engine orders. The over-the-bow ramp allows a more efficient hull design which makes speeds in excess of 20 knots possible. Vehicles and equipment may be off-loaded over the bow ramp directly to the beach or onto a pontoon causeway. Amphibious vehicles may also be launched in deep water through the stern gate while the ship is anchored or underway. The vehicle stowage well or tank deck, as it is commonly called, features two turn-tables to assist in vehicle positioning. The latest electronic and communications systems have been installed and armament is provided by two 3-inch 50-caliber rapid-fire twin mounts. USS BRISTOL COUNTY is a key player in the Pacific Fleet Amphibious Assault Force. The capability to carry a large complement of USMC personnel, vehicles and cargo; off-loading directly onto the beach is her forte.

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USS BRISTOL COUNTY LST-1198 Arabian Night 1991 Table Of Contents PG 2 COMMAND HISTORY PG 3 SHIP ' S CREST PG 12 PECK DEPT PG 20 ENGINEERING DEPT PG 32 OPERATIONS DEPT PG 44 SUPPLY DEPT PG 52 ADMIN DEPT PG 56 BMV PG 58 LIFE ON BRISTOL COUNTY PG 76-89 CHRONOLOGICAL PICTURE VIEW OF WEST PAC PG 90 TIGER CRUISE PG 92 OPERATION FIERY VIGIL

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)RT dijg Tk Med .is lio lialf teas- lions. piKh lesto neer- Dfine ess of dtep d mi sntis akey USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST-1198) COAT-OF-ARMS The coal-of-arms of L SS BRISTOL COUNTY U-iiT-l 198) rt-nccts the background and spirit of the area for which she is named. BRISTOL COUNTY. RHODF ISLAND. Basic to the coat-of-arms is the anchor, symbolic on the coat-of-arms. state seal and flag of the State of Rhode Island, and long a symbol of strength and hope for mariners. The square-rigger and Tank Landing Ship on the ocean are symbolic of the old sailing vessels that moored in the Port of Bristol, R.I. and the new and versatile LSTs of today. Also shown are the coats- of-arnis of the towns of Bristol, Warren, and Barrington, the three towns comprising Bristol County, and the dates these historical old seafaring towns were incorporated. The motto. SHIPSHAPE ' N BRISTOL FASHION, .said to have its origin from Bristol, England in the 15th century, was a saying that noted the excellence of the ships that sailed from that port. It became a well known complimentary expression and is in use even today. The composite design symbolizes th e historic relationship between USS BRISTOL COUNT ' (LST- 1198), Bristol Countv, Rhode Island, and the sea. id is