USS LST-1044

USS "LST-1044" 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-1044" was laid down on 25 November 1944 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched on 3 February 1945; sponsored by Mrs. J. D. Port; and commissioned on 2 March 1945, Lt. Frank P. Eldredge in command.

Following World War II, "LST-1044" performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until mid-April 1946. She returned to the United States and was decommissioned on 28 June 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 31 July that same year. On January 1948, the ship was sold to Pablo N. Ferrari & Co. for operation, and was transferred to Argentina. [Friedman, p. 575]

In Argentine Navy service, "LST-1044" was renamed ARA "Cabo Pio" and redesignated BDT-10 (Buque Desembarco de Tanques), later Q50. She was retired in 1981. [ [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

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l29/lst-1044.htm history.navy.mil: USS "LST-1044"]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/161044.htm navsource.org: USS "LST-1044"]