Command ship

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Command ships serve as the flagships of the Commander of a fleet. They provide communications, office space, and accommodations for a fleet commander and his staff, and serve to coordinate fleet activities. Currently, the United States Navy operates two command ships, USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) and USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20), both of the purpose-built Blue Ridge-class. The USS LaSalle (AGF-3) was decommissioned in March, 2005. The USS Coronado (AGF-11) was decommissioned and as of 30 September, 2006, is currently awaiting to be disposed of.

For an article of the USS Wright's service during the Cold War see Ghosts of the Est Coast: Doomsday Ships" at http://www.coldwar.org/museum/doomsday_ships.asp