HM LST 9
From Our Contribution
 HM LST-9 beached at Labuan Island, Northwest Borneo, 1 Nov 1945. AWM photo 120913 | |
 Technical drawing of a U.S. Navy World War II-tank landing ship ("LST") | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | HM LST 9 |
| Owner | Royal Navy |
| Builder | Dravo Corp., Neville Island, PA. |
| Launched | 14 Nov 1942 |
| Completed | Nov 1942 |
| In service | Britain 19 Mar 1943 |
| Fate | Sold to Bosey, Philippines 5 Sep 1948 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Landing Ship Tank |
| Tonnage | 3,942 tons |
| Length | 327' 9" (99.90 m) |
| Beam | 50' (15 m) |
| Depth | Loaded : 8'2" (2.49 m) bow; 14'1" (4.29 m) stern |
| Propulsion | twin screw, twin rudder |
| Speed | 12 knots |
| Capacity | 8 officers 110 men + 140 troops |