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USS LST 753

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USS LST 753
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History
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



Remarks

Battle Honours

  • Luzon Operation
  • Borneo operation
  • Capture of Southern Philippines

Soldiers carried

Morotai to Balikpapan, Borneo 26 - 29 Jun 1945