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USS LCI(L)-19
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USS LCI(L)-19 was an amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1943 by the United States Navy and assigned to the Mediterranean theater during World War II. As part of Operation Husky, LCI(L)-19 participated in the allied landings in Sicily from 9–15 July 1943. From 9–21 September 1943 LCI(L)-19 took part in the Salerno landings during Operation Avalanche.
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Name | USS LCI(L)-19 / USS LCI(G)-19 |
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Commissioned | 11 December 1942 |
Stricken | 1946 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Landing Craft Infantry |
Displacement | 216 t.(light), 234 t.(landing), 389 t.(loaded) |
Length | 158 ft 5.5 in (48.298 m) |
Beam | 23 ft 3 in (7.09 m) |
Draft |
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Propulsion | 2 sets of 4 General Motors diesels, 4 per shaft, BHP 1,600, twin variable pitch propellers |
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Endurance | 4,000 miles at 12 knots, loaded, 500 miles at 15 knots; and 110 tons of fuel |
Capacity | 75 tons cargo |
Troops | 6 Officers, 182 Enlisted |
Complement | 3 officers, 21 enlisted |
Armament |
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Armor | 2" plastic splinter protection on gun turrets, conning tower, and pilot house |
LCI(L)-19 saw action during Operation Shingle as part of the Anzio and Nettuno advanced landings on 22 January – 5 February 1944. She took part in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of southern France, from 15 August – 28 September 1944. After her service in the Mediterranean LCI(L)-19 was transferred to Pacific theater.
On 15 July 1945 LCI(L)-19 was re-designated Landing Craft Guns LCI(G)-19. Following the end of World War II, LCI(G)-19 served in the occupation of the Far East.
After decommissioning, LCI(G)-19 was sold on 5 February 1947.