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  uboat.net - Allied Warships - LST class Tank landing ships
USS LST 33 (LST 33) (To Greece as Lemnos)
USS LST 36 (LST 36) (To Greece as Samos)
USS LST 37 (LST 37) (To Greece as Lesbos)
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 LST's of the United States Navy
LST - 311 was laid down on 7 September 1942 at the New York Navy Yard; launched on 30 December 1942; sponsored by Miss Marie L. Paternoster; and commissioned on 11 January 1943.
LST - 343 was laid down on 18 October 1942 at the Norfolk Navy Yard; launched on 15 December 1942; and commissioned on 9 January 1943, Lt. H.
LST - 347 was laid down on 10 November 1942 at the Norfolk Navy Yard; launched on 7 February 1943; sponsored by Mrs.
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 lst association photo list
LST 282 Sunk by German Glider Bomb, 1944
LST 446 #2 at Green Island, Circa 1944
One goal of the LST Association is to reacquire an operational LST from one of the foreign countries, restore it, and put it on display as a memorial to to the sailors who manned these ships and to those who died serving their country on an LST.
www.abiz4me.com /Lstphotolist.html   (439 words)

  
 USS LUZON (ARG-2) - US Navy - Korean War Project
CSF Doyle Capenter USN-Ret 43/45 USS Luzon ARG-2 Rt.
USNR 43/45 USS Luzon ARG-2 227 Evergreen Avenue Mantua, NJ 08051-1045
Charles Homenick USS LUZON ARG-2 127 Pine Avenue Blackwood, NJ 08012
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 LST series of tank landing ship
USS LST-715 - Renamed USS De Kalb County
USS LST-1066 - Renamed USS New London County
USS LST-1171 - Renamed USS De Soto County
www.jedsite.info /naval/lima/lst-usa_series/lst-series.html   (72 words)

  
 LST's of the United States Navy
LST - 311 was laid down on 7 September 1942 at the New York Navy Yard; launched on 30 December 1942; sponsored by Miss Marie L. Paternoster; and commissioned on 11 January 1943.
LST - 331 was laid down on 12 November 1942 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard; launched on 11 February 1943; sponsored by Miss Ruth Stout; and commissioned on 11 March 1943.
LST - 347 was laid down on 10 November 1942 at the Norfolk Navy Yard; launched on 7 February 1943; sponsored by Mrs.
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 Tank landing ship - TvWiki, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Such a high priority was assigned to the construction of LSTs that the keel of an aircraft carrier, previously laid in the dock, was hastily removed to make place for several LSTs to be built in her stead.
The keel of the first LST was laid down on 10 June 1942 at Newport News, Va., and the first standardized LSTs were floated out of their building dock in October.
Although the LST was considered a valuable target by the enemy, only 26 were lost due to enemy action, and a mere 13 were the victims of weather, reef, or accident.
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USS John R. Craig (DD-885) is in station 2 of formation 1 at double standard distance.
USS Cunningham (DD-752) is in station #1, USS McKean (DDR-784) is in station #3.
SOPA is CTF 77 in USS Hancock (CVA-19).
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 Reunions & claims.(Directory)
USS Allendale APA127: Fletcher Chasteen (573) 651-8232; chasteen@clas.net
USS Corry DD463: G.G. Gullickson (757) 464-3619; dd463gully@cox.net
USS Grenadier SS525/210: Reggie Thudow (800) 418-9196; rcri@atlantic.net
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 Tank landing ship - QuickSeek Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Such a high priority was assigned to the construction of LSTs that the keel of an aircraft carrier, previously laid in the dock, was hastily removed to make place for several LSTs to be built in her stead.
The keel of the first LST was laid down on 10 June 1942 at Newport News, Va., and the first standardized LSTs were floated out of their building dock in October.
Although the LST was considered a valuable target by the enemy, only 26 were lost due to enemy action, and a mere 13 were the victims of weather, reef, or accident.
lst3.quickseek.com   (2904 words)

  
 USS LST Ship Memorial - Top Corporate Sponsors
Click on their logos to visit their websites...
The amazing progress on LST 325 during the past few years has been made possible only through the overwhelming generosity of those who have given so much of their time and money.
All contributions, great and small alike, have combined together to make this a genuine success story...
www.lstmemorial.org /sponsors.htm   (194 words)

  
 Mobile Riverine Force Summary - February 1969, River Assault Force, Navy, After Action Report, Unit History, Order of ...
Twenty-five river assault craft of River Division 91 were turned over to the Vietnamese Navy on 1 February, in ceremonies alongside USS BENEWAH (APB-35), flagship of CTF 117.
At 1230 on 24 February, while enroute to landing sites with Delta Company of the 3/47 Infantry embarked, units of RAD 131 received combined rocket and automatic weapons fire from both banks of the Song Ba Lai, at a position three miles northeast of Ben Tre (XS 539 363).
Enemy swimmers with SCUBA gear were sighted within close proximity of the USS VERNON COUNTY (LST 1161) at MRB ALFA, at Dong Tam, on two successive days - at 1635 on the 25th and at 2120 on the 26th.
www.riverinesailor.com /February1969.htm   (1250 words)

  
 Historic Naval Ships Visitors Guide - Associate Members
This association was established to preserve the memory and legacy of the USS Farenholt DD-491.
This veterans association is dedicated to the remembrance of USS America for the former crew members of USS America.
Located across the pier from "Old Ironsides," the USS Constitution Museum is a "must see" for everyone visiting Boston, where interactive galleries take adults, families and children of all ages on a 200-year voyage of history and adventure.
www.hnsa.org /associates.htm   (2587 words)

  
 Naval Losses WWII
USS Northampton (CA-26) torpedoed by the Japanese destroyer Oyashio on 30 November 1942 during the Battle of Tassafaronga and sank on 1 December 1942.
USS Cisco (SS-290) sunk by Japanese warships and aircraft in the Sulu Sea, 28 September 1943.
USS Wahoo (SS-238) sunk by Japanese aircraft and Japanese submarine chasers 15 and 43 in Soya Strait, Japan, 11 October 1943.
www.usspennsylvania.com /NavalLosses.htm   (10769 words)

  
 LST's of the United States Navy
During World War 11, LST-311 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the following operations: Sicilian occupation-July 1943 Salerno landings-September 1943 Invasion of Normandy-June 1944 On 20 November 1944, LST-311 was transferred to the United Kingdom and returned to United States Navy custody on 11 April 1946 and was decommissioned.
On 18 January 1943, LST-323 was transferred to the United Kingdom and returned to United States Navy custody and commissioned on 26 January 1946.
During World War II, LST-331 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the following operations: Tunisian operations-July 1943 Sicilian occupation-July 1943 Salerno landings-September 1943 Invasion of Normandy-June 1944 She was transferred to the United Kingdom on 20 November 1944 and returned to United States Navy custody and decommissioned on 16 March 1946.
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 USS DENVER Deck Log & War Diary, September 1943
The U.S.S. DENVER Fire and Rescue Party assisted in extinguishing the fire having brought their motor launch close aboard the starboard bow of the STANVAC CAPETOWN and having maintained pressure on the fire hose to the ship by the use of a gasoline handy-billy for approximately twenty (20) minutes.
U.S.S. SAN JUAN stood in and anchored in assigned berth.
U.S.S. DENVER being 1500 yards astern of the U.S.S. 1820 Went to General Quarters for "Dusk Alert".
www.hazegray.org /navhist/denver/logsep43.htm   (10163 words)

  
 Historic Warship USS LST-325 Making Three Ports of Call in Massachusetts : Travel and Hotels News Onlypunjab.com- ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
USS LST-325, a World War II amphibious vessel known as a “Landing Ship, Tank,” will pull into port Friday evening at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy as part of its East Coast Commemoration Tour.
USS LST-325 earned two battle stars during her World War II service.
The ship and crew’s mission is to increase public awareness of the role and history of the LST in World War II, Korea and Viet Nam, as well as to provide a memorial to those that sailed, fought and died on them.
www.kntimes.com /travel/fullstory-newsID-1525.html   (1019 words)

  
 Casualties, Navy and Coast Guard Ships, WW II   (Site not responding. Last check: )
USS Yorktown (CV-5) damaged by aircraft bombs on 4 June 1942 during the Battle of Midway and sunk after being torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-168, 7 June 1942.
USS Shark (SS-314) sunk by Japanese destroyer Harukaze in Luzon Strait, Philippine Islands, 24 October 1944.
USS LST-6 sunk by a mine in the Seine River while en route from Rouen, France, to Portland, England, 18 November 1944.
69.41.173.145 /ww/www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq82-1.htm   (7224 words)

  
 USS Ashland (LSD-1) June 1953
Steaming in company with the U.S.S. HYADES (AF-28) under boilers #1 and #2 enroute from Virginia Capes Operating Area 14 to Operating Area 11C in accordance with ComFleTraGru, Chesapeake Bay dispatch 011455Z of June 1953 to conduct event 84, surface firing exercises.
USS MOSOPELEA (ATF-158) is stationed 1000 to 1500 yards ahead of this vessel.
The U.S.S. MOSOP~ (ATF-158) is stationed 1000 to 1500 yards ahead of the ASHLAND.
www.ussashland.org /50folder/june1953.htm   (9155 words)

  
 USS Ashland (LSD-1) May 1953
Moored starboard side to USS FREMONT (APA-44) at pier 3, berth 33, Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia with 5 manila lines and 2 wire lines.
Commenced maneuvering on various courses and speeds in connection with the exercise of the USS LST 400 simulating pumping fuel to this vessel.
1705 Commenced fueling exercise with the USS LST 400 simulating pumping fuel to this vessel.
www.ussashland.org /50folder/may1953.htm   (10232 words)

  
 USS LST Ship Memorial - Progress Report
I was able to get over to the LST 325 for two hours on Thursday.
Two LST groups were honoring those shipmates who lost their lives in WWII.
In addition to his normal duties, he was an avid ham radio operator and enjoyed communicating during his down-time with other hams all over the world.
www.lstmemorial.org /archive/pr1002.htm   (2838 words)

  
 Tank Landing Ship LST
USS LST-347 was transferred to the United Kingdom in December 1944 for the duration of World War II and later leased/sold to France, named RFS Vire (L9003)
John Freedlund for his father Harold Freedlund USS LST-347
Back To The Tank Landing Ship (LST) Photo Index
www.navsource.org /archives/10/16/160347.htm   (404 words)

  
 HyperWar: USS LST-347
Built at Norfolk Navy Yard, and commissioned 7 February 1943
"Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS LST-347
For crew lists, and reunions see the Veterans Info Page.
www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/USN/ships/LST/LST-347.html   (100 words)

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