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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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