Landing Platform Dock Collection

Albion Class Assault Ship HMS Bulwark
Pictured from astern is the Albion Class Assault Ship HMS Bulwark. The vessel was operating close to the Scottish mainland during Operation Wader part of the wider Exercise Joint Warrior in October

HMS Bulwark is the Flagship of the Royal Navy and the nation. She led the Navys key deployment, Cougar 2012, to the Mediterranean and returned to British shores at the end of November 2012

HMS Albion Deploys Royal Marine Assault Craft
Image shows assault craft with Royal Marines embarked exiting the stern of HMS Albion during amphibious operations off North Carolina, USA

HMS BULWARK sailing with the French La Fayette class Frigate FS COURBET (F712) and the German Brandenburg Class Frigate FGS Sckleswig-Holstein (F123)

The Fleet Flagship of the Royal Navy, HMS Bulwark at sea with multinational vessels during IMCMEX 14. Forty-two nations, engaged with their units in a training area stretching between the Persian

Royal Navy Marines taking part in a simulated beach landing using Land Craft
Pictured are Royal Navy Marines taking part in a simulated beach landing using Landing Platform Dock ships. and Viking armoured vehicles. The Assault Ship HMS Bulwark is visable in the distance

Members of Charlie Company 40 Commando and 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (ASRM)
HMS Bulwarks embarked Royal Marines put on a showstopper by storming a beach in Gibraltar. Exercise Sea Snake saw commandos from Charlie Company 40 Commando and 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (ASRM)

HMS Illustrious and HMS Bulwark off Norway
HMS Illustrious and HMS Bulwark (foreground) are pictured near Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response

HMS Albion, RFA Fort Rosalie and HMS Ocean Conduct a Replenishment at Sea During
12th May 2011, a Replinshment at Sea (RAS) took place for HMS Ocean (right) and HMS Albion (left) with RFA Fort Rosalie (centre), in preparation for Cougar 11 exercise Cypriot Lion

HMS Bulwark Manoeuvering in Plymouth Sound
HMS Bulwark takes a hard turn to port, during exercises off Plymouth Sound

HMS Albion is pictured operating with Dutch Royal Marines. The Albion Class, Landing Platform Dock ships (LPD) primary function is to embark, transport

HMS Albion in Norway
Whilst on Exercise Armatura Borealis/Tundra HMS Albion sails through a snow shower, as she patrols the North West of Norway

HMS Albion During Exercise Cold Response
HMS Albion is pictured at sea during Exercise Cold Response near Norway in February 2010. The Albion Class, Landing Platform Dock ships (LPD) primary function is to embark, transport

HMS Bulwark Sails for the Far East
HMS Bulwark is pictured sailing from her home port of Devonport to spearhead one of the Royal Navys largest deployments of recent years, Taurus 09

HMS Bulwark had just completed an overnight journey from Beirut to Limassol Port in Cyprus. Where it dropped off over 1000 assisted departees, as part of Operation Highbrow

HMS Bulwark, took part in an operational tasking off the coast of Southern Iraq. During operations in Southern Iraq, Sea King Mk4s of 845 & 846 Naval Air Squadrons were tasked with multiple jobs to

A Sea King Mk4 is shown landing at Basra Airport. During operations in Southern Iraq, Sea King Mk4s of 845 & 846 Naval Air Squadrons were tasked with multiple jobs to carryout during their tours of

HMS Albion off the coast of Norway
HMS Albion, a Landing Platform Dock (LPD), is shown operating near the coast of Norway as part of Exercise Hairspring in 2008

HMS Bulwark in the Mediterranean Sea
HMS Bulwark during operations in the Mediterranean Sea to rescue migrants in danger. The role of the Landing Platform Dock ships, HMS Bulwark and HMS Albion

Cutaway illustration of the U. S. Navys San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship
Artist Rendering - Cutaway illustration of the U.S. Navys San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship (LPD). The amphibious transports are used to transport, and land Marines

An MV-22B Osprey takes off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde
March 5, 2010 - An MV-22B Osprey takes off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19). Mesa Verde is part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security

A multi-national naval force navigates the waters of the Caribbean Sea
Caribbean Sea, September 14, 2009 - A multi-national naval force, including the San Antonio class-amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), USS Doyle (FFG-39), USCGC Mohawk (WMEC-913)

USS Nashville (LPD-13), December 1969

Overhead view of USS Nashville (LPD-13), 1969
December 1969 - Overhead view of USS Nashville (LPD-13)

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The landing platform dock, also known as the HMS Bulwark, is a remarkable vessel that plays a crucial role in the UK's Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime). As the fleet flagship of the Royal Navy, it proudly sails alongside multinational vessels like the French La Fayette class Frigate FS COURBET (F712), showcasing its strength and versatility. One of its notable deployments includes working in tandem with HMS Albion to deploy Royal Marine Assault Craft. These highly skilled marines from Charlie Company 40 Commando and 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (ASRM) take part in simulated beach landings using Land Craft, demonstrating their expertise and readiness for any mission. The HMS Bulwark has proven itself time and again during joint operations and has been spotted off Norway alongside HMS Illustrious and HMS Albion, showcasing their collective power and commitment to maritime security. Additionally, it has participated in replenishment at sea exercises with RFA Fort Rosalie and HMS Ocean, highlighting its ability to sustain long-term missions. Maneuvering through Plymouth Sound with precision, this impressive vessel demonstrates its agility even within confined waters. Whether conducting training exercises or actual operations, such as those witnessed during its presence in Norway alongside HMS Albion - every move made by this landing platform dock exemplifies professionalism and dedication. With each mission undertaken by the landing platform dock - be it deploying assault craft or engaging in replenishment at sea - the importance of these capabilities cannot be overstated. The versatile nature of this vessel ensures that it remains an essential asset for both national defense purposes as well as international collaborations aimed at maintaining peace and stability across our oceans.