The USS Rushmore (LSD-47) is a dock landing ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1991. It is designed to support amphibious operations by transporting and launching landing craft and vehicles. The ship is named after Mount Rushmore, a famous national monument in South Dakota featuring the carved faces of four U.S. presidents. With a length of 610 feet, the USS Rushmore can carry a variety of equipment, including tanks and helicopters. It is equipped with a well deck for launching landing craft and has facilities for troops and cargo. The ship plays a vital role in enhancing the Navy's amphibious capabilities.