USS LST-851 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.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USS LST-851 |
| Laid down | 10 August 1944 |
| Launched | 8 November 1944 |
| Commissioned | 30 November 1944 |
| Decommissioned | 24 April 1946 |
| Fate |
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| Stricken | 8 May 1946 |
| Honours and awards | one battle star |
.svg){kind=small} Argentina | |
| Name | ARA BDT-1/Q41 |
| Acquired | 14 November 1948 |
| Out of service | 1968 |
| Identification | IMO number: 5402021 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | LST-542-class LST |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Beam | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Draft |
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| Propulsion | Two diesel engines, two shafts |
| Speed |
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| Complement | 7 officers, 204 enlisted |
| Armament |
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History edit
LST-851 was laid down on 10 August 1944 at Seneca, Illinois, by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.; launched on 8 November 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Gertrude B. Van Trigt; and commissioned on 30 November 1944.
During World War II, LST-851 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in May 1945. Following the war, the ship performed occupation duty in the Far East until mid-October 1945. She returned to the United States and was decommissioned on 24 April 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 8 May that same year. On 30 September 1946, LST-851 was sold to the Northwest Merchandising Service, Seattle, Wash.
LST-851 earned one battle star for World War II service.[1]
Argentine service edit
The final disposition is uncertain, but it is likely that LST-851 went to Argentina,[2] where she was redesignated ARA BDT-1 (Buque Desembarco de Tanques), and later redesignated Q41.[3]
Some confusion exists concerning whether BDT-1 was LST-851 or LST-875; however, sources indicate that LST-875 went to the Philippines.[citation needed]
References edit
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
Notes edit
- ^ "LST-851". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval Historical Center. 2008-11-14.
- ^ Friedman, p. 568
- ^ ArmadaArgentina
Bibliography edit
- Friedman, Norman (2002). US Amphibious Ships and Craft: An Illustrated Design History. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-250-1.
External links edit