Category:Attack cargo ships of the United States

amphibious cargo ship 

U.S. Navy cargo ship used for amphibious assaults
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Subclass of	amphibious warfare vessel cargo ship
Operator	United States Navy
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Attack cargo ships (AKA) were ships intended to carry supplies for use in amphibious landings. The ships carried their own landing craft and had their armament increased compared to other cargo ships. Since 1969 this type is known as Amphibious Cargo ships (LKA)