USS LST-26 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II and manned by a United States Coast Guard crew. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.

Commissioned USS LST-26, 7 June 1943, LT. Eugene Kiernan USCGR in command. One Landing Craft Tank (LCT), tanks, wheeled and tracked vehicles, artillery, construction equipment and military supplies. A ramp or elevator forward allowed vehicles access to …

2015年8月4日 · LST-26 was laid down on 16 November 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched on 31 March 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Mathilda B. Coulter; and commissioned on 7 June 1943. During World...

2020年1月16日 · USS LST-66 gunners shot down three Japanese bombers in the battle off Cape Gloucester, New Britain on 25-27 December 1943 and they are justly proud of their marksmanship. They call their LST the "Little Joe," in honor of a Coast Guard shipmate who was killed in that battle.

Commissioned USS LST-262, 16 June 1943, LT. Herman W. Klotz, USCGR in command. Final Disposition, sold for scrapping, 9 December 1947, to N. Block and Co., Norfolk, VA. Specifications: One Landing Craft Tank (LCT), tanks, wheeled and tracked vehicles, artillery, construction equipment and military supplies.

USS LST-26 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II and manned by a United States Coast Guard crew. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.

Covering the overwater transport of the amphibious force which would land in the Cape Gloucester area on 26 December 1943 at 0745L. Bombardment of shore targets prior to the landing of troops. Subsequent to the initial assault, providing a covering force in the combat area.

LST - 261 was laid down on 7 September 1942 at Ambridge, Pa., by the American Bridge Co.; launched on 23 January 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Harry F. Snyder; and commissioned on 22 May 1943. During World War 11, LST-261 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

2024年9月24日 · USS LST26 was a United States Navy LST1class tank landing ship used exclusively in the AsiaticPacific Theater during World War II. LST26 was laid down on 16 November 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the Dravo Corporation. She was launched on 31 March 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Mathilda B. Coul

USS LST-26 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used exclusively in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. LST-26 was laid down on 16 November 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the Dravo Corporation. She was launched on 31 March 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Mathilda B...