The USS Rushmore(LSD-47) as seen from the Riverwalk in 1996, when she visited New Orleans

Photo by Chris Vallery

The Rushmore showing her starboard crane and stack as seen from the wharf.

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The quarterdeck of the Rushmore

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The bow of the Rushmore looking down from the bridge

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The Rushmore's bridge

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Check out Rushmore's modern helm on her bridge.

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The after end of the Rushmore's superstructure as seen from the flight deck with the Phalanix looking down.

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A row of LCAC's in the Rushmore's welldeck, she had 4 of them aboard this trip.

Photo by Chris Vallery