HMAS LST 3008
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | HMAS LST 3008 |
| Owner | Royal Australian Navy |
| Builder | Harland & Wolff, Belfast |
| Launched | 31 Oct 1944 |
| In service | 4 May 1945 |
| Out of service | June 1946 |
| In service | 1 Jul 1946 (into RAN) |
| Out of service | 1948 |
| Reclassified | LST (Mk 3) |
| Fate | Scrapped in 1950s |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Landing Ship Tank |
| Tonnage | 2,300 tons |
| Length | 347 feet (106m) |
| Beam | 55 feet 3 inches (16.84m) |
| Depth | 12 feet 6 inches (3.81m) |
| Propulsion | Twin screw, 5,500 HP |
| Speed | 13.5 knot |
| Capacity | crew of 104 |
Remarks
Operated briefly before being transferred to the Australian Navy on 1 Jul 1946. The Australian navy used her to transport stores and heavy equipment until 1948 when she was placed in reserve. HMAS LST 3008 was sold for scrap on 4 Jun 1950, and was scrapped in Sydney.
Armament consisted of 10 x 20 MM anti-aircraft guns.
Crew members
- Nigel Croudson 18 March - 30 October 1947