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 LCI 1075 in merchant service as MV Lauretta approx. 1947-48. Source https://www.navsource.org/archives/10/15/151075.htm | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | LCI 1075 |
| Owner | US Government |
| Builder | Defoe Shipbuilding Coy |
| Launched | 30 Jun 1944 |
| In service | 7 Jul 1944 |
| Fate | Transferred to the Maritime Commission on 20 Feb 1947 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Landing Craft Infantry |
| Tonnage | 419 tons |
| Length | 158' 5½" (482.98m) |
| Propulsion | 2 x 4 General Motors Diesel engines 2 screws |
| Speed | 14 knots (26 km/h) |
| Capacity | 6 Officers and 182 enlisted men Crew of 4 & 24 |
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[hide]Remarks
The vessel had a 4,000 miles range cruising at 12 knots when loaded and carrying 100 tons of fuel. Prior to her use in the landings in Borneo, the ship had been used on the Leyte landings in late November 1944, and the Mindanao landings in early March 1945. After her work in Borneo for a brief time in September 1945 LCI 1075 had been utilised for minesweeping operations in the Kyusu - Korea area.
LCI 1075's final disposition is unknown, but when taken over by the Maritime Commission for merchant service she was renamed MV Lauretta
Battle Honours
LCI 1075 was granted three battle stars for her wartime service.