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USS LST-989

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History
United States
NameLST-989
BuilderBoston Navy Yard
Laid down10 February 1944
Launched12 March 1944
Commissioned28 April 1944
Decommissioned7 October 1946
Stricken13 November 1946
Honours and
awards
1 battle star (World War II)
FateSold, 25 June 1948
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-989 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-989 was laid down on 10 February 1944 at the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 12 March 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Arthur L. Anderson; and commissioned on 28 April 1944.

Service history

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During World War II, LST-989 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of southern France in August and September 1944. Following the war, LST-989 performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until mid-April 1946. She was decommissioned on 7 October 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 13 November that same year. On 25 June 1948, the ship was sold to the Humble Oil & Refining Co., of Houston, Texas, for operation.

LST-989 earned one battle star for World War II service.

References

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Public Domain This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.