USS LST-1072 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.
Construction
LST-1072 was laid down on 16 February 1945, at Hingham, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard; launched on 20 March 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Florence Mitchell; and commissioned on 16 March 1945.[3][2]
Service history
Following World War II, LST-1072 performed occupation duty in the Far East until early December 1945. She was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) on 2 April 1951, where she operated as USNS T-LST-1072.[3] The ship was transferred to the Philippines, under the Security Assistance Program, on 13 September 1976. She was renamed Tawi Tawi (LT-512) and commissioned into the Philippine Navy. She was scrapped at an unknown date.[2]
Notes
Citations
- ^ Bethlehem-Hingham 2011.
- ^ a b c Navsource 2016.
- ^ a b DANFS.
Bibliography
Online resources
- "LST-1072". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- "Bethlehem-Hingham, Hingham MA". www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- "USS LST-1072". Navsource.org. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
External links
- Photo gallery of USS LST-1072 at NavSource Naval History
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