USS LST 393 - Muskegon, Michigan USA - Military Ships and Submarines (Decommissioned) on Waymarking.com

“The USS LST 393 was launched in Newport News, Virginia on November 11, 1942. Immediately after sea trials, she went to work in the defense of her country in Europe. Over nine thousand soldiers made their way to the front aboard LST 393, as well as 3, 248 vehicles. She also carried over five thousand prisoners and, during her service, logged 51, 817 nautical miles. The LST 393 made 75 voyages to foreign shores on three continents, including 30 round trips to the beaches of Normandy. She won battle stars for her service in the occupation of Sicily, the invasion of Salerno, and the D-day invasion at Normandy and was decommissioned in 1946.”
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USS LST 393
560 Mart Street
Muskegon, Michigan 49440 USA

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Type of vessel: Landing Ship, Tank. Launched in Newport News, Virginia on November 11, 1942 Hours of use: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Admission? Cost?: Adult $15, Student $10 Parking Coordinates: N 43° 14.064 W 086° 15.504 Date: 01/01/1946

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