took part in RIMPAC 2016 and RIMPAC 2018. In 2017, following earthquakes in Oaxaca and Chiapas, the ship was used to transport of supplies to the stricken areas. Citations Sources External links navsource.org: USS Frederick united-states-navy.com: USS Frederick Newport-class tank landing ships Ships built in San Diego 1969 ships Cold War amphibious warfare vessels of the United States Vietnam War amphibious warfare vessels of the United States Newport-class tank landing ships of the Mexican Navy Amphibious warfare vessels of Mexico