USS Independence (LCS-2)

[SgtJim]

without the exhaustive - some pictures.....special thx to Joelee....
i've got plan since months ago, i'll make a post about these great type of ships
today Joelee posted a picture on the frontpage.....so, He is inspired me finally... :D

all photos available in HI-RES without the watermark
if needed any, just reply here the name of the photo or contact me in PM or twitter, or over the my blog or email :P
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so, first:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Independence_%28LCS-2%29

Name: USS Independence
Awarded: 14 October 2005
Builder: Austal USA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austal_USA)[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Independence_%28LCS-2%29#cite_note-NVR-0)
Laid down: 19 January 2006
Launched: 26 April 2008
Christened: 4 October 2008
Commissioned: 16 January 2010
Homeport: San Diego (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Base_San_Diego)[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Independence_%28LCS-2%29#cite_note-NVR-0)
Status: in active service, as of 2012
Badge: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/30/USS_Independence_LCS2_COA.png/150px-USS_Independence_LCS2_COA.png (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USS_Independence_LCS2_COA.png)

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first series from 2009.07.12. by Oscar Sosa, Gulf of Mexico
The littoral combat ship Independence underway during builder's trials. Builder's trials are the first opportunity for the shipbuilder and the U.S. Navy to operate the ship underway, and provide an opportunity to test and correct issues before acceptance trials.

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[SgtJim]

second series are various photos:

1., The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) makes preparations at Naval Air Station Pensacola before getting underway in the Gulf of Mexico for a series of drills and training exercises. (Photo by: Ensign Caleb White) - 2011.09.12.
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2., The Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Independence, approaches Naval Station Mayport for a port call. Independence is enroute to Norfolk, Va., for commencement of initial testing and evaluation of the aluminum vessel before sailing to its homeport in San Diego. - MC2 Gary Granger - 2010.04.02.
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3., The Navy's newest littoral combat ship USS Independence is moored pier side in Key West, Fla. Independence is enroute to Norfolk, Va., for commencement of initial testing and evaluation of the aluminum vessel before sailing to its homeport in San Diego. - MC2 Justan Williams - 2010.03.29.
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4., The littoral combat ship USS Independence is pier side during a port visit to Key West, Fla. Independence is enroute to Norfolk, Va., for commencement of initial testing and evaluation of the aluminum vessel before transiting to its homeport in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Zachary Harrell) - 2010.03.31.
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5., The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) transits Narragansett Bay en route to participate in the 20th International Seapower Symposium at the U.S. Naval War College. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jason Salata) - 201110.17.
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[BrendenF11]

So what is the purpose of the hulls being shaped like that? I would assume it would add stability for side to side swaying. Does it offer a smaller radar signature that way?

[SgtJim]

and the third series just yesterday:

Littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) steams through the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. Sailors from Independence's Gold Crew and embarked Mine Countermeasures, Detachment 1 are underway for the ship's maiden voyage to San Diego after successfully completing testing on the MCM mission package.
photos by Seaman Trevor Welsh - 2012.04.09.

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[SgtJim]

THANK YOU JOELEE for the inspiration!

all credits for Him!


here is the video from 2009:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZtb_s__jws


and if you've got other cool pictures about this great ship? just share here too!
i kow there several others on the net!

[SgtJim]

all graphics are here,

Brenden i think your answer is here too,
but i'm not a navy guy
i think it is really stable on fast speeds
that's the "trimaran"

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/lcs-pics-gd.htm