Well Deck Collection

A Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of USS Bonhomme Richard
Philippine Sea, September 18, 2012 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during well deck operations

Boatswains Mate directs a landing craft air cushion as it approaches USS Kearsarge
Atlantic Ocean, July 9, 2010 - Boatswains Mate directs a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) as it approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)

Recovery of the Orion crew module
Pacific Ocean, August 3, 2014 - Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Navy divers participate in the second underway recovery test for the NASA Orion Program

The rifle detail prepares to fire a volley from the well deck of USS Anchorage
Pacific Ocean, May 13, 2013 - The rifle detail prepares to fire a volley from the well deck during a burial at sea aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD-23)

Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters on the flight deck of USS Bonhomme Richard
East China Sea, January 26, 2013 - Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

An Orion capsule before being towed into the well deck of USS Arlington
Norfolk, Virginia, August 15, 2013 - An Orion capsule floats before being towed into the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD-24)

Amphibious Assault vehicles exit the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship
Coral Sea, July 7, 2009 - Amphibious Assault vehicles exit the well deck of the forward deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD-9) during a Talisman Saber 2009 training exercise

An amphibious assault vehicle departs the well deck of USS New Orleans
Pacific Ocean, August 15, 2011 - An amphibious assault vehicle departs the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18)

Amphibious assault vehicles transit the East China Sea
East China Sea, June 24, 2013 - Amphibious assault vehicles piloted by Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU)

An amphibious assault vehicle exits the well deck of USS Bataan
Arabian Gulf, August 24, 2014 - Marines aboard an amphibious assault vehicle (aV) exit the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)

A landing craft air cushion enters teh well deck of USS Iwo Jima
Gulf of Aden, July 1, 2012 - A landing craft air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, enters the well deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima

A hovercraft approaches USS New Orleans as a CH-46E Sea Knight sits on the flight deck
Arabian Gulf, February 9, 2012 - A landing craft, air cushion approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans as a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter prepares to take off

Amphibious assault vehicles exit the well deck of USS Denver
Gulf of Thailand, February 7, 2011 a Sailors launch amphibious assault vehicles aboard USS Denver (LPD-9) for amphibious training operation during Execise Cobra Gold 2011

U. S. Navy landing craft air cushion enters the well deck of the USS Green Bay
March 9, 2013 - U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion enters the well deck of the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in the Arabian Sea

A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well-deck of USS Harpers Ferry
Philippine Sea, September 19, 2010 - A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well-deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry

A Landing Craft Utility transits the Arabian Gulf
Arabian Gulf, January 27, 2012 - A landing craft utility departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor during well deck operations

Landing Craft Utility moving into position near amphibious assault ship USS Essex in Subic Bay
Subic Bay, Philippines, April 15, 2009 - Landing Craft Utility 1627 moves into position to take on equipment from the well deck of the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2)

A landing craft air cushion leaves the well deck of USS Kearsarge
September 21, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 4 leaves the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

U. S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion makes a beach landing
March 2, 2011 - U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion 30 makes a beach landing during Pacific Horizon 11 at Camp Pendleton, California

A Navy Landing Craft Utility approaches the well deck of USS Tarawa off the coast
July 6, 2004 - A Navy Landing Craft Utility approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1) while participating in Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2004 off the coast of Hawaii

Sailors play football during a swim call in the well deck of USS Cleveland
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, April 29, 2011 - Sailors play football during a swim call in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland

A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck of the assault ship USS
Pearl Harbor, July 6, 2010 - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)

Landing Craft Air Cushion approaches the well deck of USS San Antonio
Atlantic Ocean, January 25, 2013 - Landing Craft Air Cushion approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio

A Landing Craft Air Cushion prepares to enter the well deck of USS Essex
Pacific Ocean, June 20, 2012 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex

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"Exploring the Depths: The Well Deck's Vital Role in Naval Operations" The well deck of a naval vessel serves as a gateway to both daring missions and crucial recoveries. As an awe-inspiring Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of USS Bonhomme Richard, it symbolizes the power and precision required for successful amphibious operations. Intricate coordination is key, evident as a skilled Boatswain's Mate directs a landing craft air cushion towards USS Kearsarge with unwavering focus. Their expertise ensures seamless integration between land and sea forces. Even NASA recognizes the significance of this remarkable feature, as astronaut Stephen Bowen gains a breathtaking birds-eye view of rough seas during Underway Recovery Test This test pushes boundaries and showcases how they can facilitate space capsule retrievals in extreme conditions. Melissa Jones, NASA Recovery Director, closely observes part of Underway Recovery Test 6 from her vantage point. Her watchful eyes reflect the dedication and commitment necessary to ensure safe recovery operations amidst challenging circumstances. Witnessing history unfold, we see the Orion test article being pulled in by a winch line at the rear of USS Anchorage. This momentous occasion marks another triumph for well decks as they enable efficient retrieval processes even under adverse weather conditions. After enduring rough seas throughout their mission, members of the NASA Recovery Team diligently inspect every inch of the Orion test article. Their meticulous examination highlights their unwavering dedication to ensuring crew safety during future space endeavors. Underway Recovery Test 6 continues its groundbreaking exploration by intentionally subjecting the Orion test article to an increased sea state. Through these deliberate challenges, scientists gather invaluable data that will shape future recovery protocols and enhance overall mission success rates. As if straight out of an action movie scene, we witness yet another impressive departure from a well deck - this time featuring Landing Craft Utility departing USS Tortuga with grace and agility. These vessels exemplify the versatility of well decks, enabling seamless transitions between land and sea operations.