USS LST-991
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USS LST-991 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.
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United States | |
Name | USS LST-991 |
Builder | Boston Navy Yard |
Laid down | 10 February 1944 |
Launched | 27 March 1944 |
Commissioned | 6 May 1944 |
Decommissioned | 3 May 1946 |
Honours and awards | 5 battle stars (World War II) |
Fate | Transferred to the Republic of China, 1946 |
History | |
Taiwan | |
Acquired | 1946 |
Fate | Believed sunk by torpedo boats of the People's Liberation Army Navy |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | LST-542-class tank landing ship |
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LST-991 was laid down on 26 February 1944 at the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 27 March 1944; sponsored by Dorothy Ann Govostes; and commissioned on 6 May 1944.