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词条 USS LST-544
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  1. Construction and commissioning

  2. Service history

  3. Decommissioning and disposal

  4. References

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Hide header=Header caption=LST-542|tank landing ship}}1625|LT|t|0|abbr=on}} light
  • {{convert|4080|LT|t|0|abbr=on}} full (seagoing draft with 1,675-ton load
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  • Full load: {{convert|8|ft|2|in|m|abbr=on}} forward; {{convert|14|ft|1|in|m|abbr=on}} aft
  • Landing with 500-ton load: {{convert|3|ft|11|in|m|abbr=on}} forward; {{convert|9|ft|10|in|m|abbr=on}} aft
Ship depth=Ship propulsion=Two diesel engines, two shafts, twin rudders12|kn|lk=in}}Ship range=24,000 nautical miles (44,448 kilometerss) at 9 knots while displacing 3,960 tonsShip boats= 6 x LCVPsShip capacity=1,600-1,900 tons cargo depending on missionShip troops=14 officers, 131 enlisted menShip complement=9 officers, 120 enlisted menShip armament=*2 × twin 40 mm gun mounts
  • 4 × single 40-millimeter gun mounts
  • 12 × 20 mm guns
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USS LST-544 was a United States Navy {{sclass-|LST-542|tank landing ship}} in commission from 1944 to 1946.

Construction and commissioning

LST-544 was laid down on 8 December 1943 at Evansville, Indiana, by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company. She was launched on 4 February 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Maudie M. Marlow, and commissioned on 16 March 1944.

Service history

LST-544 was not involved in combat operations during World War II.

Decommissioning and disposal

LST-544 was decommissioned on 9 August 1946 and stricken from the Navy List on 25 September 1946. On 23 June 1947, she was sold to Willamette Iron & Steel Company for scrapping.

References

  • {{DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l19/lst-544.htm}}
  • NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo Archive LST-544
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