USS LST-1104 [SEP] vessel class
USS LST-1104
USS "LST-1104" 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.
Operational history.
"LST-1104" was laid down on 1 December 1944 at Evansville, Indiana, by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co.; launched on 17 January 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Walter G. Koch; and commissioned on 8 February 1945, Lt. John F. Kelly, USNR, in command.
battle star for World War II service.
Operational history Argentine service.
In Argentine service, "LST-1104" was briefly renamed "Samba", possibly only before she was taken up by the Argentine Navy, where she was redesignated "BDT-12". She was retired in 1958.
External links.
- history.navy.mil: USS "LST-1104"
- navsource.org: USS "LST-1104"