Last Operational WWII LST Ship at Port of Indiana
The last operational World War II tank-landing ship, the USS LST-325, was scheduled to refuel at the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon during the weekend of April 16 on a visit to the city’s riverfront. This LST – which stands for Landing Ship, Tanks – is one of only two such ships preserved in the U.S. and the only one capable of sailing on its own. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. “This is the last LST out of 1,051 – all built for World War II service,” said Terry Tull, a member of the LST-325 Memorial board of directors and a crew member of six years. “These are the ships Winston Churchill was waiting for the U.S. The ships were made during World War II to carry large amounts of battle-ready vehicles, cargo and troops.
MSC Welcomes Newest Ship
The U.S. combat support ship, to the operational control of Military Sealift Command. Sailor-crewed combatant ship to a civilian-crewed, noncombatant ship during a ceremony held June 14 in Earle, N.J. other civilian-crewed MSC ships that provide at-sea logistic support to the Navy fleet. "Today marks a change of operators for USS Arctic, but not a change of mission. allow the U.S. Navy to arrive on station and remain as long as needed," said Rear Adm. David L. included Read Adm. Lindell G. Rutherford, USN, Commander, Carrier Group Four. to USNS status. Supply was the first to make the change last July. and food to ships underway. of 107 feet. resupply at sea. reassigned to MSC's control in the next two years. savings of $75 million in operating costs.
MSC Welcomes New Ship
In an ongoing effort to increase efficiency, cut costs and better distribute resources, the U.S. Navy transferred USS Arctic a fast combat support ship, to the operational control of Military Sealift Command. Arctic went from a Sailor-crewed combatant ship to a civilian-crewed, noncombatant ship during a ceremony held June 14, in Earle, N.J. The ship, now known as USNS Arctic to designate its new status as part of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command, will join more than 30 other civilian-crewed MSC ships that provide at-sea logistic support to the Navy fleet. Arctic is the second fast combat support ship to transfer from USS to USNS status. Supply was the first to make the change last July. This class of ship provides fuel, ammunition and food to ships underway.
