From Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Vol. V (1979), pp. 18

(LPD-13: dp. 16,900; l. 570'; b. 84'; dr. 23'; s. 20 k.; cpl. 490, 90 Flag; a. 8 3"; cl. Cleveland)

The third Nashville was laid down 14 March 1966 by the Lockheed SB & Const. Co., Seattle, Washington; launched 7 October 1967; sponsored by Mrs. Roy L. Johnson, and commissioned 14 February 1970 Capt. Frank R. Fahland in command.