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USAV Malvern Hill

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Malvern Hill at anchor during summer training 2012
USAV Malvern Hill on temporary duty in Alaska during USAR summer training 2012
History
United States
NameUSAV Malvern Hill
Namesakebattle of Malvern Hill in the U.S. Civil War
BuilderVT Halter Marine, Gulfport, Mississippi
HomeportTacoma, WA
Identification
Statusin active service
General characteristics
TypeLanding Craft Utility
Displacement1,120 long tons (1,138 t)
Length174 ft (53 m)
Beam42 ft (13 m)
Draft8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Speed11.5 knots
Complement2 officers, 10 enlisted

The United States Army Vessel Malvern Hill (LCU 2025) is a Landing Craft Utility of the Runnymede class. Though currently assigned to the 481st Transportation Company (Heavy Boat)[1] (U.S. Army Reserve), which is headquartered in Port Hueneme, California, the craft is berthed in Tacoma, Washington. The vessel's namesake is the battle of Malvern Hill in the U.S. Civil War.

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