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HTMS Lanta (LST-714) decommissioned

On April 30, 2007, HTMS Lanta (LST-714) was decommissioned
Now a MuseumShip at Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

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USS Stone County struck

51 years ago today, on 15 August 1973, USS Stone County (LST-1141), was sold to Thailand, and struck from the Naval Vessel Register
Now a MuseumShip at Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

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USS LST-1141 renamed

On 1 July 1955, USS LST-1141 was renamed USS Stone County (LST-1141)
She was transferred to Thailand on 12 March 1970 and renamed HTMS Lanta (LST-4)
Now a MuseumShip at Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

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USS LST-1141 re-commissioned

73 years ago today, on 3 November 1950, USS LST-1141 was re-commissioned at San Diego, CA.
She was transferred to Thailand on 12 March 1970 and renamed HTMS Lanta (LST-4)
Now a MuseumShip at Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

 

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USS LST-1141 decommissioned

75 years ago today, on 24 August 1949, USS LST-1141 was decommissioned at San Diego, CA and laid up in the Pacific Reserve Fleet
She was transferred to Thailand on 12 March 1970 and renamed HTMS Lanta (LST-4). Her hull number later changed to LST-714.
Now a MuseumShip at Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

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USS LST-1141 commissioned

On 9 May 1945, USS LST-1141 was commissioned, LT. Edward M. Biggs, USNR, in command
She was transferred to Thailand on 12 March 1970 and renamed HTMS Lanta (LST-4)
Now a MuseumShip at Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

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USS LST-1141 launched

81 years ago today, on 18 April 1945, USS LST-1141 was launched at Chicago Bridge and Iron Co., Seneca, IL.
She was transferred to Thailand on 12 March 1970 and renamed HTMS Lanta (LST-4)
Now a MuseumShip at Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

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USS LST-1141 laid down

81 years ago today, on 22 January 1945, USS LST-1141 was laid down at Chicago Bridge and Iron Co., Seneca, IL.
She was transferred to Thailand on 12 March 1970 and renamed HTMS Lanta (LST-4)
Now a MuseumShip at Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

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USS LST-325 laid down

81 years ago today, on 10 August 1942, USS LST-325 was laid down at Philadelphia Navy Yard.
USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc., Evansville, IN

 

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Vasa sinks

On 10 August 1628, Swedish 64 gun warship Vasa sinks on her maiden voyage.
The Vasa Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

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