USS LST-995

USS "LST-995" 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-995" was laid down on 12 March 1944 at the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 2 May 1944; and commissioned on 20 May 1944, Lt. (jg.) G. W. Chamberlin, USNR, in command.

During World War II, "LST-995" was assigned to the European theater and participated in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of southern France, in August and September 1944. Following the war, she performed occupation duty in the Far East until early April 1946. She returned to the United States and was decommissioned on 15 August 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 25 September that same year. On 4 November 1947, the ship was sold to the Northwest Merchandising Service, and was transferred to Argentina, where she was named "Don Nicolas". [Friedman, p. 574]

"LST-995" earned one battle star for World War II service.

Argentine Navy Service

In Argentine Navy service beginning in 1948, "Don Nicolas" was redesignated BDT-2 (Buque Desembarco de Tanques), and was named ARA "Cabo San Diego". She was retired in 1966. [ [http://www.histarmar.com.ar/Armada%20Argentina/ListGralBuques900a2003.htm ArmadaArgentina ] ]

References

*cite book|author=Friedman, Norman |year=2002|title=US Amphibious Ships and Craft: An Illustrated Design History|publisher= Naval Institute Press|id=ISBN 1-55750-250-1

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External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l28/lst-995.htm history.navy.mil: USS "LST-995"]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160995.htm navsource.org: USS "LST-995"]