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Hospital ship

A hospital ship is a floating hospital installed aboard a large ocean-going ship. USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort are hospital ships operated by the United States Navy and the largest ambulances built by humanity. A hospital ship displays large Red Crosses to enjoy Geneva convention protection under the laws of war.



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