USS LST-767

History
United States
NameUSS LST-767
BuilderAmerican Bridge Company, Ambridge, Pennsylvania
Laid down19 July 1944
Launched4 September 1944
Commissioned30 September 1944
Decommissioned7 March 1946
Stricken28 March 1946
Honours and
awards
1 battle star (World War II)
Fate
  • Wrecked, 1 December 1945
  • Sold, May 1947
General characteristics
Class and typeLST-542-class tank landing ship
Displacement
  • 1,490 long tons (1,514 t) light
  • 4,080 long tons (4,145 t) full
Length328 ft (100 m)
Beam50 ft (15 m)
Draft
  • 8 ft (2.4 m) forward
  • 14 ft 4 in (4.37 m) aft
Propulsion2 × General Motors 12-567 diesel engines, two shafts
Speed10.8 knots (20.0 km/h; 12.4 mph)
Complement7 officers, 104 enlisted men
Armament

USS LST-767 was an LST-542-class tank landing ship in the United States Navy. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.

LST-767 was laid down on 19 July 1944 at Ambridge, Pa., by the American Bridge Co.; launched on 4 September 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Helen Stanhope; and commissioned on 30 September 1944.


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