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During World War II, LST-511 was assigned to the [[European Theater]] and participated in the [[invasion of Normandy]] in June, 1944. Designated as a [[hospital ship]] for the invasion with two doctors and a contingent of corpsmen, she completed 50 round trips from English ports to the [[Normandy]] beaches. LST-511 was also one of the eight LSTs participating in "[[Exercise Tiger]]", a practice for [[D-Day]] on 28 April, during which German [[E-boat]]s attacked, hitting three of the eight LSTs. Two sank immediately and the third was towed to port by its own [[LCVP (United States)|LCVP]]s.
During World War II, LST-511 was assigned to the [[European Theater]] and participated in the [[invasion of Normandy]] in June, 1944. Designated as a [[hospital ship]] for the invasion with two doctors and a contingent of corpsmen, she completed 50 round trips from English ports to the [[Normandy]] beaches. LST-511 was also one of the eight LSTs participating in "[[Exercise Tiger]]", a practice for [[D-Day]] on 28 April, during which German [[E-boat]]s attacked, hitting three of the eight LSTs. Two sank immediately and the third was towed to port by its own [[LCVP (United States)|LCVP]]s.


Upon her return to the United States, she was decommissioned on 19 December 1945 and struck from the [[Naval Vessel Register]] on 8 January 1946. On 17 February 1948 the ship was sold to the Anglo-Canadian Pulp & Paper Mills of [[Quebec, Canada]] for operation and renamed '''''Robert McMichael'''''. She was then subsequently purchased by Agence Maritime and the renamed the '''''Fort Gaspe.''''' In service into the 1970s, her final fate is unknown.
Upon her return to the United States, she was decommissioned on 19 December 1945 and struck from the [[Naval Vessel Register]] on 8 January 1946. On 17 February 1948 the ship was sold to the Anglo-Canadian Pulp & Paper Mills of [[Quebec, Canada]] for operation and renamed '''''GUY BARTHOLOMEW '''''. She was then subsequently purchased by Agence Maritime and the renamed the '''''Fort Kent''''' In service into the 1970s, She foundered December 7th 1992 off Long Harbour, Nfld .
''LST-511'' received one [[battle star]] for World War II service.
''LST-511'' received one [[battle star]] for World War II service.

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LST-511
LST-511 off Omaha Beach on D-Day, 6 June 1944
History
United States
NameUSS LST-511
BuilderChicago Bridge & Iron Company, Seneca, Illinois
Laid down22 July 1943
Launched30 November 1943
Commissioned3 January 1944
Decommissioned19 December 1945
Stricken8 January 1946
IdentificationIMO number5138656
Honours and
awards
1 battle star (World War II)
FateSold, 17 February 1948
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass-
Displacement
  • 1,625 long tons (1,651 t) light
  • 3,640 long tons (3,698 t) full
Length328 ft (100 m)
Beam50 ft (15 m)
Draft
  • Unloaded :
  • 2 ft 4 in (0.71 m) forward
  • 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) aft
  • Loaded :
  • 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) forward
  • 14 ft 1 in (4.29 m) aft
Depth
  • 8 ft (2.4 m) forward
  • 14 ft 4 in (4.37 m) aft (full load)
Propulsion2 × General Motors 12-567 diesel engines, two shafts, twin rudders
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Boats & landing
craft carried
2 LCVPs
TroopsApproximately 130 officers and enlisted men
Complement8-10 officers, 89-100 enlisted men
Armament

USS LST-511 was an Template:Sclass- built for the United States Navy during World War II.

LST-511 was laid down on 22 July 1943 at Seneca, Illinois by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; launched on 30 November 1943; sponsored by Mrs. James V. Gaynor; and commissioned on 3 January 1944 with Lieutenant John Yacevich in command.

Service history

During World War II, LST-511 was assigned to the European Theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy in June, 1944. Designated as a hospital ship for the invasion with two doctors and a contingent of corpsmen, she completed 50 round trips from English ports to the Normandy beaches. LST-511 was also one of the eight LSTs participating in "Exercise Tiger", a practice for D-Day on 28 April, during which German E-boats attacked, hitting three of the eight LSTs. Two sank immediately and the third was towed to port by its own LCVPs.

Upon her return to the United States, she was decommissioned on 19 December 1945 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 8 January 1946. On 17 February 1948 the ship was sold to the Anglo-Canadian Pulp & Paper Mills of Quebec, Canada for operation and renamed GUY BARTHOLOMEW . She was then subsequently purchased by Agence Maritime and the renamed the Fort Kent In service into the 1970s, She foundered December 7th 1992 off Long Harbour, Nfld .

LST-511 received one battle star for World War II service.

References

Public Domain This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

  • "LST-511". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Retrieved 31 March 2007.
  • "LST-511". Amphibious Photo Archive. Retrieved 31 March 2007.

See also