The website provides news, photos, and information about the ship's missions, crew, and events. See the timeline of its deployments, operations, port calls, and casualties from 1992 to 2024. I am excited to showcase the ship's capabilities and the finest crew in the fleet I am very pleased that you will be joining us for an inside look at the mighty essex and witness the pride and professionalism of the men and women who serve our country at. The amphibious assault ship was built at what is now huntington ingalls industries in pascagoula, mississippi She was launched 23 february 1991 and commissioned on 17 october 1992 while moored at naval air station (nas) north island
She is the fifth ship named for essex county.
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