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USS LST 1016
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USS LST-1016 at Balikpapan, Borneo, late 1945.
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History
Name USS LST 1016
Owner US Navy
Builder Bethlehem Steel Co., Quincy, MA.
Launched 25 Apr 1944
In service May 1944
Out of service 26 Jun 1946
Fate sold for scrapping, 9 December 1947, to the Learner Co., Oakland, CA.
General characteristics
Type Landing Craft Tank
Tonnage 4,080 tons
Length 328'
Beam 50'
Depth landing 3'11" fws; 9'10" aft
Propulsion Twin screw and rudders
Speed 11.5 knots (21.3kn/h)
Capacity 117 crew plus 163 troops


Armament

  • 2 - Twin 40MM gun mounts w/Mk. 51 directors
  • 4 - Single 40MM gun mounts
  • 12 single 20MM gun mounts

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