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A letter from the Webmaster

When I first set out to launch this website, I had one clear objective: to ensure it became the premier, definitive resource for information on USS Anchorage (LSD 36).

For too long, our ship’s digital footprint was scattered or incomplete. While platforms like Wikipedia serve a purpose, they lack the depth and "deckplate" perspective that our history deserves. This site is the result of a multi-year research project where I gathered nearly every fragment of information available online—videos, images, and documents—to create a centralized home for our legacy.

However, this project went far beyond mere collection. It was about accuracy and discovery. During my research, I have worked to add, change, and correct the existing record—such as identifying an additional service ribbon that was previously unlisted in online databases. I also visited the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in College Park, MD. There, I obtained 57 pages of our ship’s original hull plans. I am proud to say that, except for NARA, LSD36.COM is the only available source for this media.

Beyond the steel and schematics, the heart of this site lies in the 51 Sailor Testimonials I have been honored to collect so far. By reaching out to the crew, I have been able to preserve firsthand accounts from those who lived the history of this ship. This includes stories from our own crew members, our ship’s first female sailor, those we towed, and even the crew of the submarine involved in our final sinking.

These reflections bring USS Anchorage (LSD 36) to life in a way no official document ever could. I invite you to explore the archives and read the stories of the men and women who served.

Enjoy! -Michael

Contact LSD36.COM

Returning to ship from enewetak atoll in 1977.

Michael P. McGrath
Deck, Second Division - Assault Boat Coxswain
May 1976 - January 1978
PO Box 191013
San Diego, California 92159-1013
(619) 750-6390
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LSD36.COM - The Business

LSD36.COM is a registered business with the City of San Diego, is certified by the State of California as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and is certified by the Small Business Administration as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SVOSB).

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