USS LST-999 [SEP] vessel class
USS LST-999
USS "LST-999" 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-999" was laid down on 8 April 1944 at the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 14 May 1944; and commissioned on 30 May 1944, with Ens. V. L. Warner in command.
During World War II "LST-999" was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the following
USS Chelan County (LST-542)
USS "LST–542" was the lead ship of her class of tank landing ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was later named USS "Chelan County" (LST-542) for the county in Washington, the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. The "LST-542"-class was built with a water-distilling plant and heavier armament than the earlier , which slightly decreased their payload.
"LST-542" was laid down on 29 November 1943 at Evansville, Indiana