USS LST-285 [SEP] vessel class
USS LST-285
USS "LST-285" was a United States Navy in commission from 1943 to 1947. She saw action in Europe during World War II.
Construction and commissioning.
"LST-285" was laid down on 16 August 1943 by the American Bridge Company at Ambridge, Pennsylvania. She was launched on 24 October 1943, sponsored by Mrs. R. A. Shaw, and commissioned on 13 December 1943.
World War II European Theater operations.
During World War II, "LST-285" was assigned to the European Theater
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