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USS Barnstable County (LST-1197) Ship's History - Photographs

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Ship's Insignia - Motto "Pontifex Maximus" is Latin for "Supreme Leader"

Photo courtesy of Clyde Lahnam RDC (Ret.)

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Closeup of a USS Barnstable County Zippo © lighter

Photo courtesy Colin Gebbie

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Keel Laying Ceremony on December 19, 1970 at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego, California.

Photo from US Navy Commissioning Ceremony Program

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Barnstable County under contruction at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego, California.

Photo from US Navy Commissioning Ceremony Program

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Launching ceremony for the Barnstable County

Photo from US Navy Commissioning Ceremony Program

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Barnstable County being Christened by Mrs. Frank P. Sanders, ship's sponsor.

Photo from US Navy Commissioning Ceremony Program

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The USS Barnstable County (LST 1197) sliding down the ways - October 2, 1971.

Photo from US Navy Commissioning Ceremony Program

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A "Newport Class" LST with bow doors open and bowramp extended unloading a "Deuce and a Half"

Photo Courtesy FAS Military Analysis Network

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LST 1197 with stern gate open and amphibious tracked (AMTRACK) vehicle approaching.

Photo Courtesy FAS Military Analysis Network

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