USS LST-461 was a United States Navy LST-1 -class tank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. As with many of her class, the ship was never named. Instead, she was referred to by her hull designation.

Launched, 3 November 1942; Commissioned USS LST-461, 18 February 1943, LT. Eskil A. Bjork, USNR, 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 tank deck from main deck.

LST-461 was laid down on 30 September 1942 at Vancouver, Wash., by Kaiser, Inc.; launched on 3 November 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Eugene E. Blazier; and commissioned on 18 February 1943, Lt. E. A....

USS LST-461 was a United States Navy LST-1 -class tank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. As with many of her class, the ship was never named. Instead, she was referred to by her hull designation.

LST-461 LST-461 - LST-461_9391_001.jpg Year Built 9999 Official Number -- Shipyard -- General Type Naval Combatant Specific Type LST Tank Landing Ship MARAD Type Military Ship Length -- Beam -- Mast Height -- Net Tons -- Gross Tons -- Cargo Capacity -- Draft, Summer -- Draft, Lightweight -- Displacement, Summer -- Displacement, Lightweight -- Immersion, Summer -- Immersion, Lightweight -- Fate ...

USS LST-461 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. As with many of her class, the ship was never named. Instead, she was referred to by her hull designation. The ship was laid down on …

LST - 461 was laid down on 30 September 1942 at Vancouver, Wash., by Kaiser, Inc.; launched on 3 November 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Eugene E. Blazier; and commissioned on 18 February 1943, Lt. E. A. Bjork, USNR, in command.

USS LST-461, a 2366-ton LST-1 class tank landing ship, was built at Vancouver, Washington. Commissioned in February 1943, her wartime service was spent in the Asiatic-Pacific theater. In 1944, she participated in the Saipan, Tinian and Leyte operations. During the first months of 1945, LST-461 took part in landings at Lingayen Gulf and Okinawa.

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2017年10月11日 · This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order. This section lists active links to the pages displaying covers associated with the ship.