USS Mertz [SEP] vessel class
USS Mertz
USS "Mertz" (DD-691) was a World War II-era in the service of the United States Navy, named after Rear Admiral Albert Mertz.
"Mertz" was laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine on 10 May 1943 and launched on 11 September 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Selma M. Allen, daughter of Rear Admiral Mertz The ship was commissioned at Charlestown, Massachusetts on 19 November 1943, Commander William S. Estabrook, Jr., in command.
Service history.
USS LST-39
USS "LST-39" was a United States Navy used exclusively in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.
Construction.
"LST-39" was laid down on 23 April 1943, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by the Dravo Corporation; launched on 29 July 1943; sponsored by Mrs. L. A. Mertz; and commissioned on 8 September 1943.
Service history.
During World War II, "