 The first ships of both LCS classes were delivered before the designs were mature so that improvements could be built into future ships.Many improvements to the "Freedom" class came from the problems experienced by "Freedom" (LCS-1) on its first deployment including power outages, corroded equipment, and a faulty air compressor.To prevent water being taken into the anchor windlass room, the anchor winch, hydraulic unit, and mooring capstan were replaced with a single electric chain winch on the main deck, and the existing towing chain was replaced with a lighter chain.