USS Denver (LPD-9), an Austin-class amphibious transport dock, is the third ship of United States Navy to bear this name. Denver’s keel was laid 7 July 1964 at Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company, Seattle, Washington. She was launched 23 January 1965, christened by Mrs. John A. Love, wife of the Governor of Colorado, and commissioned 26 October 1968. Denver is currently the oldest active ship in US service, following the deactivation of Enterprise on Dec 1, 2012.
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Gunner's Mate January 2003 - December 2003
I served as RMSN Carpenter from 1991-1994.
Made MM2 in 1975, worked for/with Chief Clydesdale in Aft plant. Cross decked from Blue Ridge during Operation Frequent Wind.
I served onboard the Denver from 1983-87, great first tour. Sure have some great memories!
I was on the Denver from 2001 to 2003. I was the LPO of the Aft plant.