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Revision as of 23:01, 29 August 2023
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| History | |
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| Name | USS LST 753 |
| Owner | US Navy |
| Builder | Dravo Corporation, Neville Island, Pittsburg USA |
| Launched | 10 Jun 1944 |
| In service | 10 Jul 1944 |
| Out of service | 25 Jun 1946 |
| Fate | sold for scrap 21 May 1948 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Landing Ship Tank |
| Tonnage | 4,080 tons |
| Length | 328 ft |
| Beam | 50 ft |
| Depth | draft at landing 3' 11" fwd; 9' 10" rear |
| Propulsion | twin screw |
| Speed | 11.6 knots |
| Capacity | 117 crew, 163 troops |
Contents
Remarks
Battle Honours
- Luzon Operation
- Borneo operation
- Capture of Southern Philippines