HM LST-418

HMS LST-418 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship that was transferred to the Royal Navy during World War II. As with many of her class, the ship was never named. Instead, she was referred to by her hull designation.

History
United Kingdom
NameLST-418
Orderedas a Type S3-M-K2 hull, MCE hull 938[1]
BuilderBethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, Maryland
Yard number2190[1]
Laid down2 November 1942
Launched30 November 1942
Commissioned29 January 1943
IdentificationHull symbol: LST-418
FateLost in action, 16 February 1944
General characteristics [2]
Class and typeLST-1-class tank landing ship
Displacement
  • 4,080 long tons (4,145 t) full load
  • 2,160 long tons (2,190 t) landing
Length328 ft (100 m) oa
Beam50 ft (15 m)
Draft
  • Full load: 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) forward; 14 ft 1 in (4.29 m) aft
  • Landing at 2,160 t: 3 ft 11 in (1.19 m) forward; 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) aft
Installed power
Propulsion
Speed12 kn (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Range24,000 nmi (44,000 km; 28,000 mi) at 9 kn (17 km/h; 10 mph) while displacing 3,960 long tons (4,024 t)
Boats & landing
craft carried		2 or 6 x LCVPs
Capacity
  • 2,100 tons oceangoing maximum
  • 350 tons main deckload
Troops163
Complement117
Armament

Construction

LST-418 was laid down on 2 November 1942, under Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 938, by the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, Maryland; launched 30 November 1942; then transferred to the United Kingdom and commissioned on 29 January 1943.[3]

Service history

LST-418 proceeded south to the Mediterranean and participated in Operation Shingle. She was struck by a Gnat from U-230 at 15:11 on 16 February 1944, eight kilometres (5.0 mi) northwest of Punta Papa, Ponza Island.41°0′N 12°55′E LCI(L)-194 was able to rescue her crew members. LST-418 was struck from the Navy list on 16 May 1944.[3][4]

See also

Notes
    Citations
    1. Bethlehem-Fairfield 2008.
    2. Navsource 2005.
    3. DANFS 2015.
    4. Helgason.

    Bibliography

    Online resources

    • "LST-418". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2017.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
    • "Bethlehem-Fairfield, Baltimore MD". www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. 14 August 2008. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
    • "USS LST-418". Navsource.org. 1 April 2005. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
    • Helgason, Guðmundur. "HMS LST-418". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 11 May 2017.


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