USS LST-998

USS LST-998

USS "LST-998" 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.

"LST-998" was laid down on 8 April 1944 at the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 14 May 1944, sponsored by Miss Olga M. Lessa; and commissioned on 29 May 1944, with Lt. R. W. Barter, USNR, in command.

"LST-998" apparently did not see combat service during World War II.

Following World War II, "LST-998" performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until late March 1946. She returned to the United States and was decommissioned on 26 June 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 31 July that same year. On 4 November 1947, the ship was sold to the Northwest Merchandising Service, renamed "Don Ernesto" and entered service in Argentina [Friedman, p. 574]

In Argentine service, "Don Ernesto" was redesignated BDT-3 (Buque Desembarco de Tanques), and was named ARA "Cabo San Francisco de Paula". She was retired in 1968. [ [http://www.histarmar.com.ar/Armada%20Argentina/ListGralBuques900a2003.htm ArmadaArgentina ] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l28/lst-998.htm history.navy.mil: USS "LST-998"]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160998.htm navsource.org: USS "LST-998"]


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