USS LST-317 was one of 390 tank landing ships (LSTs) built for the United States Navy during World War II. LST-317 was laid down on 15 October 1942 at the New York Navy Yard; …

A pair of American servicemen huddle under a blanket to keep warm while crossing the English Channel atop an Army supply truck, one of many loaded on USS LST-317 enroute to a landing …

It called for a large ballast system that could be filled with sea water to give the ship a deep draft for seafaring, or emptied so that the ship could sail very close to beaches to unload its cargo. …

LST-317 was laid down on 15 October 1942 at the New York Navy Yard; launched on 28 January 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Florence Whitehouse; and commissioned on 6 February 1943. …

USS LST-317 arrived off Corona, Sicily August 9, 1943. Her sister ship, USS LST-318, was bombed and sank by German aircraft. However, USS LST-317 made it ashore, discharging …

LST-316 earned three battle stars for World War 11 service. LST-317 was laid down on 15 October 1942 at the New York Navy Yard; launched on 28 January 1943; sponsored by Mrs. …

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 tank …

LST-317 was laid down on 15 October 1942 at the New York Navy Yard; launched on 28 January 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Florence Whitehouse; and commissioned on 6 February 1943. USS …

Decommissioned on 18 May 1945 for conversion to landing craft repair ship but conversion cancelled upon the end of the war. Sold on 22 January 1947. Click here to Submit …

LST-317 earned three battle stars for World War II service Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons... American Campaign Medal - Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (3) - …