HM LST 9
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 |
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Name |
HM LST 9 |
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Owner |
Royal Navy |
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Builder |
Dravo Corp., Neville Island, PA. |
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Launched |
14 Nov 1942 |
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Completed |
Nov 1942 |
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In service |
Britain 19 Mar 1943 |
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Fate |
Sold to Bosey, Philippines 5 Sep 1948 |
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General characteristics |
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Type |
Landing Ship Tank |
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Tonnage |
3,942 tons |
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Length |
327' 9" (99.90 m) |
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Beam |
50' (15 m) |
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Depth |
Loaded : 8'2" (2.49 m) bow; 14'1" (4.29 m) stern |
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Propulsion |
twin screw, twin rudder |
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Speed |
12 knots |
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Capacity |
8 officers 110 men + 140 troops |
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