USS Fort McHenry Passed Through The Bosphorus

dsc02568d — USS *Fort McHenr*y at the northern entrance of Bosphorus, entering into Black Sea. Photo: Turgay Köken, used with permission.

The third ship of the Whidbey Island Class dock landing ships, LSD-43 USS Fort McHenry passed through Bosporus and entered into the Black Sea on 8th August 2012.

Her destination in Black Sea and the duration of her stay were not disclosed. Note the covered load on the flight deck. My educated guess is that she is going to Georgia and bringing some military assistance material.