USS LST-607 [SEP] vessel class
USS LST-607
USS "LST-607" was a United States Navy "LST-542"-class tank landing ship in commission from 1944 to 1946. She later served in a non-commissioned status in the Military Sea Transportation Service as USNS "LST-607" (T-LST-607).
Construction and commissioning.
"LST-607" was laid down on 2 December 1943 at Seneca Illinois, by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company. She was launched on 7 April 1944, sponsored by Mrs. John Pirok;, and commissioned on 24 April 1944.
(T-LST-607).
USNS "LST-607" was transferred to the Philippine Navy on 13 September 1976. Her later fate is unknown.
Awards and honors.
"LST-607" earned one battle star for World War II service.
Media Appearance.
- This ship made a brief(at approximately 59:24) appearance in a scene from the 1977 biographical movie MacArthur (film).
External links.
- history.navy.mil: USS "LST-607"
- navsource.org: USS "LST-607"