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'Command ships' serve as the flagships of the Commander of a fleet. They provide communications, office space, and accommodations for a fleet commander and his staff, and serve to coordinate fleet activities. Currently, the United States Navy operates two command ships,the purpose built Blue Ridge-class ships, USS ''Blue Ridge'' (LCC-19) and USS ''Mount Whitney'' (LCC-20). The USS ''LaSalle'' (AGF-3) was decommissioned in March, 2005. The USS ''Coronado'' (AGF-11) was decommissioned and as of 30 September, 2006, is currently awaiting to be disposal. US Naval Registry on "U.S.S. Coronado"
U. S. Navy Factfile Entry on ''Coronado''