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Round Table Class Landing Ship LogisticsAlso known as the 'Sir' class, these vessels are designed for the amphibious warfare mission, in support of the major amphibious ships. They have both bow and stern doors leading onto the main vehicle deck, making them roll on-roll off, combined with ramps that lead to upper and lower vehicle decks. Thanks to their shallow draft, they can beach themselves and use the bow doors for speedy unloading of troops and equipment. The ships also have landing pads for helicopters on both the upper vehicle deck and behind the superstructure. One vessel, Sir Galahad was lost during the Falklands War, while another, Sir Tristram, was badly damaged. The former was replaced by an identical vessel of the same name, while the latter was rebuilt and returned to service. All of the vessels (with the exception of the recently modernised Sir Bedivere) in this class will eventually be replaced by the new Bay class
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