Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
LST-0393 |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
|
U.S. NAVY |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
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316.00 |
| Width
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50.00 |
| Depth
|
11.25 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
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00423 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
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Converted to auto ferry, winter, 1947-1948 (311.58 x 50 x 21.5; 2860 gross - 2346 net). |
| History
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Received first document at Milwaukee, WI, on May 28, 1948. Ran Milwaukee-Muskegon, across Lake Michigan, as auto ferry. |
| Disposition
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The USS SILVERSIDES Maritime Museum in Muskegon has acquired vessel for restoration, February, 2000. The vessel had been laid up in Muskegon since 1973. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Newport News Ship Building & Dry Dock Co. |
| Place Built
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Newport News, VA |
| Date Built
|
1942-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
