USS LST 911
USS LST-911 unloading RAAF No. 3 Airfield Construction Squadron at Mindoro Island, Philippines, 15 Dec 1944 - AWM photo OG1898 |
LST 911 after launching |
History |
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Name |
USS LST 911 |
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Owner |
US Navy |
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Builder |
Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard, Hingham, Massachusetts |
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Yard number |
3381 |
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Launched |
12 Apr 1944 |
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Completed |
may 1944 |
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In service |
14 May 1944 |
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Out of service |
24 Jul 1946 |
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Fate |
Sold for scrap 25 Sep 1947 |
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General characteristics |
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Type |
LST-542-class tank landing ship |
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Tonnage |
4,080 tons |
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Length |
328 ft (100m) |
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Beam |
50 ft (15m) |
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Depth |
draft 2.51m fwd when loaded, 4.29m aaft |
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Propulsion |
Twin screw |
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Speed |
11.6 knots (21.5km/h) |
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Capacity |
117 crew plus 163 troops |
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