They are equipped with a bow ramp that allows beach landings.

The vessels have two huge derricks used to extend and retract a bow ramp.

Upon touching down on shore, soldiers or vehicles exited by the bow ramp.

The bow ramp (when deployed) is supported by a set of derrick arms, giving the ship its distinctive cross section.

In December 2010, her bow ramp collapsed while at sea.

The ship has a bow ramp with a gun on the starboard side and the bridge to port.

Cargoes or troops generally left the lighter over the bow ramp.

The bow ramp was lowered and raised by two hand winches.

She was able to free herself from the wrecked boat only to become trapped under the ferry in an air pocket beneath the bow ramp.

A bow ramp gave access to the interior and onto the open upper deck.