USS LST-979 was an LST-542-class tank landing ship in the United States Navy. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.
Construction
LST-979 was laid down on 19 December 1944, at Hingham, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard; launched on 23 January 1945; sponsored by Mrs. A. H. Balsley; and commissioned on 20 February 1945.[3][2]
Service history
Following World War II, LST-979 performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until late March 1946. She returned to the United States and was decommissioned on 5 July 1946, and struck from the Navy list on 28 August, that same year. On 4 November 1947, the ship was sold to the Moore Drydock Co., Oakland, California, for scrapping.[3]
Notes
Citations
- ^ Bethlehem-Hingham 2011.
- ^ a b DANFS.
Bibliography
Online resources
- "LST-979". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - "Bethlehem-Hingham, Hingham MA". www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- "USS LST-979". Navsource.org. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
External links
- Photo gallery of USS LST-979 at NavSource Naval History
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