
USS LST-325 - Wikipedia
USS LST-325 is a decommissioned tank landing ship of the United States Navy, now docked in Evansville, Indiana, US. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation (LSTs in service after July 1955 were named after …
USS LST-325 | WWII Landing Ship | Evansville, IN
The LST-325—the last fully operational WWII Landing Ship Tank (LST)—is open for tours seasonally throughout the year in her home port of Evansville, Indiana. Her crew of volunteers shares the history of these incredible vessels, the men and women who built them, and those who served on them.
USS LST-1 - Wikipedia
USS LST-1 was an LST-1 -class tank landing ship of the United States Navy built during World War II. She was the lead ship in her class of 390 and like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.
List of United States Navy LSTs - Wikipedia
A full list of United States Navy LSTs. The Landing Ship, Tanks (LSTs) built for the United States Navy during and immediately after World War II were only given an LST-number hull designation, but on 1 July 1955, county or Louisiana-parish names were assigned to those ships which remained in service. More recent LSTs were named on launching.
中海級戰車登陸艦 - 维基百科,自由的百科全书
中海級戰車登陸艦,舊稱為 中字號戰車登陸艦[1],為 美國 在 第二次世界大戰 建造的LST二型 戰車登陸艦。 简称L.S.T,俗称“開口笑”。 隸屬 海軍一五一艦隊。 LST二型有 LST-1級 (英语:USS LST-1) 、 LST-491級 (英语:USS LST-491) 與 奇蘭郡級 (英语:USS Chelan County (LST-542)) 三級,但外觀上無明顯區分。 艦首装有两扇门,能左右张开,另设活动跳板,位于两门之后。 艦体四周有双层夹壁,艦身中部成一统长方形大舱,无支柱,专供装运戰車、士兵之用 …
History | USS LST-325 | Evansville, IN
The LST-325 was launched on 27 October 1942 and commissioned on 1 February 1943, with Lieutenant Ira Ehrensall the commanding officer. On February 17, during her shakedown cruise, Lt. Ehrensall was transferred to the USS LST-391 and Ensign Clifford E. Mosier replaced him.
US LST Association - History
The United States Landing Ship, Tank (L.S.T.) Association was started in 1985. Its members are composed of Navy veterans who served in the Amphibious Forces aboard LSTs in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. We also encourage family and friends of LST veterans, as well as anyone else interested, to join as associate members.
FAQ | USS LST-325 | Evansville, IN
LST stands for Landing Ship, Tank. These amphibious vessels were designed to land battle-ready tanks, troops, and supplies directly onto enemy shores. Ships of this type proved to be enormously useful during times of both war and peace.
Tank Landing Ship (LST) - NavSource
There were four (4) TYPES of sea going vessels listed by Allied Nations of World War II to become known as Landing ship, tank or the LST. Only the Type II were exclusively built in United States shipyards. The Prototype (British conversion), Type I and Type III LST designs were built in Commonwealth shipyards in England, Ireland or Canada.
Tank Landing Ship LST - NavSource
Commissioned USS LST-340, 26 December 1942, LT. William Villella, USN, in command. One Landing Craft Tank (LCT), tanks, wheeled and tracked vehicles, artillery, construction equipment and military supplies. A ramp or elevator forward allowed vehicles access to …