USS LST-285
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USS LST-285 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship in commission from 1943 to 1947. She saw action in Europe during World War II.
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United States | |
Name | USS LST-285 |
Builder | American Bridge Company, Ambridge, Pennsylvania |
Laid down | 16 August 1943 |
Launched | 24 October 1943 |
Sponsored by | Mrs. R. A. Shaw |
Commissioned | 13 December 1943 |
Decommissioned | 27 June 1947 |
Stricken | 1 August 1947 |
Honours and awards | 2 battle stars for World War II service |
Fate | Sold for scrapping 26 March 1948 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | LST-1-class tank landing ship |
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Length | 328 ft (100 m) |
Beam | 50 ft (15 m) |
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Propulsion | 2 General Motors 12-567 diesel engines, two shafts, twin rudders |
Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
Boats & landing craft carried | Two to six LCVPs |
Troops | approx. 140 officers and enlisted |
Complement | 8-10 officers, 100-115 enlisted |
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