LST (Landing ship tank)
The LST was a naval vessel which transported vehicles, supplies, and troops to shore during World War II. It was designed to fill the need for an ocean going ship to move tanks to beaches. Over 1000 were built. The LST 983 was commissioned March 25, 1944 and participated in the invasion of Normandy June 6 - June 25, 1944. The first operation of the LST required changing the 18th century language governing the U.S. Navy. "He who doth suffer his ships to founder on rocks and shoals shall be punished".
LST (Landing ship tank)
The LST 980 was commissioned February 26, 1944 and participated in the invasion of Normandy June 1944. This particular LST was named USS Meeker County in 1955, and was recommissioned of September of 1966 to participate in the Southeast Asia conflict. Source: US Navy photo # USN-705980
Landing Craft of WWII ~ Click on thumbnails
 LCI |
 LCT/LST |
 LCVP Higgens |
 LST |
 Rhino barge |
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