USS LST-477

USS LST-477/LST(H)-477 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II.

USS LST-477, underway, 30 March 1943, location unknown.
History
United States
NameLST-477
Orderedas a Type S3-M-K2 hull, MCE hull 997[1]
BuilderPermanente Metals Corporation, Yard No. 4, Richmond, California
Cost$1,711,380.19[2]
Yard number32[1]
Way number2[2]
Laid down12 August 1942
Launched29 October 1942
Sponsored byMrs. Mary K. McNeil
Commissioned19 February 1943
Decommissioned25 April 1946
ReclassifiedLanding Ship Tank (Hospital) LST(H)-477, 15 September 1945
Identification
Honors and
awards		 4 × battle stars
Fateassigned to Commander Naval Forces Far East
Japan
OperatorShipping Control Authority for Japan
In service25 April 1946
Out of servicedate unknown
RenamedQ091
Fatereturned to USN
United States
Stricken28 August 1947
FateSold for scrapping, 27 March 1948
General characteristics [3]
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
Troops16 officers, 147 enlisted men
Complement13 officers, 104 enlisted men
Armament
Service record
Part of: LST Flotilla 5
Operations:
Awards:

Construction

LST-477 was laid down on 12 August 1942, under Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 997, by Kaiser Shipyards, Yard No. 4, Richmond, California; launched on 29 October 1942, sponsored by Mrs. Mary K. McNeil; and commissioned on 19 February 1943.[1][4]

Service history

During the war, LST-477 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. She took part in the Gilbert Islands operation November and December 1943; the Occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls in February 1944; the Battle of Guam in July 1944; and the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945.[4]

Post-war service

Following the war, LST-477 was redesignated LST(H)-477 on 15 September 1945. She performed occupation duty in the Far East until mid-February 1946. Upon her return to the United States and struck from the Navy list on 28 August 1947. On 27 March 1948, the ship was sold to the Consolidated Builders, Inc., Seattle, Washington, and subsequently scrapped.[4]

Honors and awards

LST-477 earned four battle stars and the Navy Unit Commendation for her World War II service.[4]

Notes
    Citations
    1. Kaiser No. 4 2014.
    2. MARCOM.
    3. Navsource 2016.
    4. DANFS.

    Bibliography

    Online resources

    • "LST-477". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 1 February 2017.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
    • "Kaiser Permanente No. 4, Richmond CA". www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
    • "USS LST-477". Navsource.org. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
    • "MC-997". Retrieved 19 November 2017.
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