LST-325 Historical Collection

Book, Account
2009.1.1
U.S. Navy World War II Experiences
Manuscript for a book written by Leo L. Horton chronicling his service in the U.S. Navy, including time spent aboard LST-325, during World War II. Runs from 1941 through 1945.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2010.092.1
TREBAH BEACH 1944
Photocopy of F.J. Waller's painted rendition of LST-325 loading at Trebah Beach in Cornwall, England in preparation for the June 6, 1944 D-DAY invasion, likely scanned from postcard. Painting is historically inaccurate, as LST-325 neither loaded for... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2010.092.2
Trebah Beach 1944
Photo of an F.J. Waller's rendition of LST-325 loading at Trebah Beach in Cornwall, England in preparation for the June 6, 1944 D-DAY invasion. Historically inaccurate as LST-325 did not load for D-Day at Trebah Beach or carry the specified unit as... View Full Record
Picture
2010.117.1
LST-325 & LST-72
LST-325 & LST-72 "high and dry" on the beach at St.-Michel-en-Gr�ve, Brittany, France on Sept. 5, 1944. LST-325 carried 410 tons of ammunition and supplies to this landing for the seige of Brest, France following its August 31st thru September 2nd l... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2010.117.2
LST-325 on Utah Beach - June 12, 1944
LST-325 unloading at low tide at the Sugar Red Sector of Utah Beach in Normandy, France on June 12, 1944. This was LST-325's second trip to Normandy and its first full landing, as the initial load of vehicles, troops, and supplies were unloaded via... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2010.117.4
LST-325 & LST-388 unloading at low tide in France 1944
LST-325 & LST-388 stuck "high and dry" during low tide on Sugar Red Sector of Utah Beach, Normandy, France while unloading equipment and vehicles on June 12, 1944. A barrage balloon can be seen overheard in the background.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2010.117.5
LST-325 & LST-388 on Utah Beach - June 12, 1944
LST-325 & LST-388 stuck "high and dry" during low tide on Sugar Red Sector of Utah Beach, Normandy, France while unloading equipment and vehicles on June 12, 1944. A barrage balloon can be seen overheard in the background.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2010.117.9
LST-325 unloading during low tide, France 1944
LST-325 stuck "high and dry" on Utah Beach during low tide. Photo taken on June 12, 1944 during LST-325's second trip to Normandy, France following D-Day.... View Full Record
Letter
2010.133.1
Dear Mr. Nedeff
Letter from Mr. T.P. Dunning (original crew member LST-325) in regards to bringing the LST-325 back from Greece, & his naval service during World War II.... View Full Record
Box, Presentation
2010.153.1
W. Knierim WWII Shadow Box
A shadow box containing the World War II memoriabilia of William E. Knierim, who served on the LST-325. The contents include his dogtags, a WWII victory medal, some documents and photographs from World War II, and some more more modern photographs o... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2010.153.2
LST-325 Crew
A photo of the World War II crew of the LST-325, including names for most listed at the bottom of the photo.... View Full Record
Menu
2011.001.1
Thanksgiving Day Menu
1954 Thanksgiving Day Menu and listing of officers for the LST-325. The donors father Mr. Lloyd Mathis was Chief Electrician aboard LST-325 at this time. During this time frame LST-325 was tasked to the Arctic Circle to help with the installations of... View Full Record
Envelope
2012.001.1
Envelope posted from LST-325
Envelope posted from the LST-325 on May 24,1944 to the Officer-In-Charge at Atlantic Fleet Records Office. Measures 9.5" x 4" and is brown in color.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.01
Troops on Coast of Greenland
Unidentified troops socializing on the shore of Greenland in 1951 during LST-325's participation in Operation SUNAC (Support of North Atlantic Construction) with the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS).... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.02
Man at Ships Rail
An unidentified man standing along the rail of LST-325's main deck in 1951 during service with the MSTS in Operation SUNAC in the North Atlantic, likely Baffin Bay near Greenand.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.03
LCM-6212
LCM-6212 being offloaded from LST-325 or a similar ship by crane on the coast of Greenland in 1951 during LST-325's participation in Operation SUNAC.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.04
Supplies on the Beach
Supplies offloaded from LST-325 or a similar ship onto the shore of Baffin Bay, Greenland in 1951 during Operation SUNAC.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.05
Man Posing with Supplies
Man (possibly donor, Robert Ramer) standing with the supplies unloaded from LST-325 or a similar ship on the shore of Baffin Bay, Greenland during Operation SUNAC in 1951.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.06
Men Offloading from Landing Craft
Men offloading from a landing craft. Buldozer from LST-542 in the right of the photograph. Photograph taken on coast of Greenland in Baffin Bay during LST-325's participation in Operation SUNAC.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.07
Men Offloading from Landing Craft
Closer view of men offloading from a landing craft in Baffin Bay, Greenland during LST-325's participation in Operation SUNAC. A bulldozer from LST-542 can be seen on the right side of the photograph.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.08
Shadows on the Snow
A photograph of the shadows of several sailors on the snow in Greenland near the coast of Baffin Bay. Taken during Operation SUNAC when LST-325 and several others transported supplies for radar stations near the Arctic Circle.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.09
Persons in a Rowboat
Photograph of several persons (possibly Inuit) in a rowboat, possibly taken from the main deck of LST-325 during a trip to Greenland in Baffin Bay for Operation SUNAC in 1951. The men in the boat may be picking up a stow-away child who boarded LST... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.10
Persons in Rowboat
Closer view of seveal persons (possibly Inuit) in a small rowboat. Likely taken from the main deck of LST-325 in Baffin Bay, Greenland during Operation SUNAC in 1951. The men in the boat may be picking up a stow-away child who boarded LST-325 whi... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.11
Men at the Rail
Photograph of several men at the rail by the portside forward hatch on the main deck of LST-325 during Operation SUNAC in the 1950s.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.12
LST-325 Unloading Supplies
LST-325 unloading barrels and supplies onto the shore of Greenland in Baffin Bay during Operation SUNAC in 1951.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.13
LST-325 With Supplies on the Beach
LST-325 resting along the shore of Greenland in Baffin Bay. Supplies and a crane can be seen in front of LST-325, meant for radar stations and similar installations as part of Operation SUNAC in 1951.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.14
LST-325 With Wood Crates
LST-325 beached along the coast of Greenland in Baffin Bay during Operation SUNAC in 1951. Wooden crates of supplies and equipment can be seen in the foreground.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.15
LST-325 With Supplies
A darker photograph of LST-325's starboard side while unloading supplies in Baffin Bay, Greenland for Operation SUNAC in 1951.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.16
LST-325 Beached
LST-325 unloading crates of supplies in Baffin Bay, Greenland during Operation SUNAC in 1951.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.011.17
LST-325 Unloading Wood Crates
LST-325 unloading crates of supplies with cranes in the foreground on the coast of Greenland in Baffin Bay. Photograph taken during Operation SUNAC in 1951.... View Full Record
Picture
2014.027.05
LST-329 & LST-325 at New Orleans, LA
Picture of LST-329 alongside LST-325 and another ship at New Orleans, Louisiana during retrofitting for service in the Pacific Theater. The large structure extending off the port side of LT-325 is part of the brodie landing system, a wire system for... View Full Record
Picture
2014.027.06
Serviceman with Dog and LST-325 with LCT-854 on deck
Two photos: (1) Serviceman with dog on deck of the ship, likely LST-325 and (2) LCT-854 on deck of LST-325. The structure at the bow of LST-325 in the second photo is a part of the brodie landing system. According to Mr. Emil Kolar, an original Wo... View Full Record
Picture
2014.027.07
Group Photo on Main Deck
Photo of a small group of sailors and officers on main deck of an unidentified LST, possibly LST-325.... View Full Record
Picture
2014.027.08
LST-325 Anchored in River near New Orleans, Louisiana
Photo of LST-325 with LCT-854 on main deck and the brodie landing system installed, anchored in river near New Orleans, Louisiana. According to Mr. Emil Kolar, an original World War II crewmember of LST-325, this photograph was taken in August of 19... View Full Record
Picture
2014.027.09
Main mast of LST-325 on VJ Day
Main mast of LST-325 following surrender of Japan on Aug. 14, 1945. LST-325 was still in the Gulf of Mexico near either New Orleans, Louisiana or Green Cover Springs, Florida preparing to deploy to the Pacific for operations and the possible invasio... View Full Record
Picture
2014.027.10
Brodie Device on LST-325
Print of a photograph showing the brodie landing system installed on the port side of LST-325. The brodie landing system was a device used for the launching and recapture of small aircraft (Piper L-4 Grasshopper and Stinson L-5 Sentinel) when no run... View Full Record
Picture
2014.027.11
LST-325 Anchored
LST-325 with LCT-854 on main deck and the brodie landing system installed, anchored in a river near New Orleans, Louisiana. According to Mr. Emil Kolar, an original World War II crewmember of LST-325, this photograph was taken in August of 1945. On... View Full Record
Card, Greeting
2014.027.12
Season's Greetings Card with LST-325
Season's Greetings card with image of LST-325 with LCT-854 on main deck and the brodie landing system installed, anchored near New Orleans, Luisiana. According to Mr. Emil Kolar, an original World War II crewmember of LST-325, this photograph was ta... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2014.027.13
LST-325 with Brodie Device
Large print of a photograph showing the brodie landing system installed on the port side of LST-325. The brodie landing system was a device used for the launching and recapture of small aircraft (Piper L-4 Grasshopper and Stinson L-5 Sentinel) when... View Full Record
Map
2015.019.01
English Channel D-Day Map
Large map of English Channel with LST locations for D-Day, including LST-325... View Full Record
Map
2015.019.02
English Channel Partial Map
Partial map of English Channel with LST locations for D-Day invasion... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2015.054.001
Greek Navy L.S.T. Mk.II L-144/Syros
Photocopy of a photograph of L-144 (formerly US LST-325), named Syros, of the Greek navy from port side with full flag decorations, location unknown (in Mediterranean). Tag on back with information on content of photo, possible date, and source.... View Full Record
Letter
2015.054.002
Thank You for Reunion
Typed letter from David Bronson to the crew of LST-325 thanking them for welcoming him to the crew's reunion, with attached image (scan of photo) of LST-325 in her contemporary state as of 19 July, 1999 in service to the Greek Navy. Post-it note att... View Full Record
Diary
2015.054.003
Diary Excerpts, 1942 & 1943
Excerpts from Bill Bodifords diary from October 1942 through December 1943 while he was in training and then aboard LST-325 with ports encoded (some identified); 7 pages... View Full Record
Memoir
2015.054.006
LST 325 to the Rescue
Several documents providing information about LST-325's experience in assisting sinking transport ship on December 28, 1944. First page contains first-hand account of experience from Ted Duning and information on other documents. [11/21/2000] Sec... View Full Record
Report, Administrative
2015.054.008
Action Report: Bay of Tunis to Landing off Gela Sicily
Action Report from LST-325 during invasion of Sicily [8-12 July, 1943] submitted on 1 August, 1943; 4 pages... View Full Record
Report, Administrative
2015.054.009
Action Report: Operation Husky - Invasion of Sicily
Action Report for LST-325 from Operation Husky [Invasion of Sicily]. Covers landing of personnel and equipment of GAVU Advanced Naval Base Unit and Headquarters Unit 1 Armored Corps off of Gela, Sicily for Task Force 86.1212. 9 pages... View Full Record
Report, Administrative
2015.054.010
Action Report: Bay of Bizerte to Landing at Salerno, Sicily
Action Report for USS LST-325 from Bay of Bizerte to the landing at Salerno, Italy [not Sicily as labeled] during September of 1943; 5 pages... View Full Record
Report, Administrative
2015.054.011
Action Report: Bay of Bizerte to Landing at Salerno, Sicily
Second copy of action report for USS LST-325 travel to and landing at Salerno, Italy [not Sicily as labeled] in September of 1943; 5 pages... View Full Record
Report, Administrative
2015.054.012
Action Reports for the Salerno Operation - LSTs of the Southern Assault Force
Collection of action reports and notes from LST-325 during Salerno Operation. Documents focus solely on LST-325, however the cover sheet includes list of all LSTs involved in Southern Assault Force with the 325 (listed below). 8 pages LSTs: L... View Full Record
Report, Administrative
2015.054.013
Narrative Report of Operations from 4 June through 17 June 1944
Partial copy of the Narrative Report of Operations from 4 June through 17 June 1944 [Operation Overlord] for the Task Group 126.4, including LST-325 and others; 13 pages LSTs: LST-7 LST-306 LST-331 LST-391 LST-392 LST-393 LST-59 LST-516... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.015
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - February, 1943
Deck logs for USS LST-325 during the month of February from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 28 pages total Feb. 1 [.01] - Commissioning of Ship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Original crew attached to ship under command of Lt. Ira Eh... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.016
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - March, 1943
Deck logs for USS LST-325 during the month of March from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 31 pages total... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.017
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - April, 1943
Deck logs for USS LST-325 during the month of April from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 30 pages total... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.018
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - May, 1943
Deck logs for USS LST-325 during the month of May from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 31 pages total... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.019
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - June, 1943
Deck logs for USS LST-325 during the month of June from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 30 pages total Trip between unknown locations in North Africa (June 13-21) [.13-.21] Cargo [16 officers, 51 enlisted, USN] June 21 - 6 officers... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.020
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - July, 1943
Deck logs for USS LST-325 during the month of July from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 31 pages total Action Reports for Travel from Bay of Tunis, Tunisia to Gela, Sicily and Operation Husky (landings in Sicily); 13 pages (July 10-... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.021
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - August, 1943
Deck logs for USS LST-325 during the month of August from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 31 pages total Trip (Aug. 18-20) [.19-.21] Cargo [66 patients & 21 passengers] Destination: unknown hospital... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.022
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - September, 1943
Deck logs for USS LST-325 during the month of September from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 30 pages total Action Report for trip from Bay of Bizerte, Tunisia to landing at Salerno, Italy; [.31-.35] 5 pages (13-15 Sept., 1943) Car... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.023
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - October, 1943
Deck logs for USS LST-325 during the month of October from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 31 pages total... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.024
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - November, 1943
Deck logs for USS LST-325 during the month of November from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 30 pages total Oran, Algeria to Falmouth, England (Sometime between Nov. 9-30) [.09-.30] Cargo to [6 officers, 90 enlisted, USN] *Some deta... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.025
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - December, 1943
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of December from 1943, each day documented on a separate page; 36 pages total In Drydock (Dec. 3-9) [.03-.10] Overhaul to main and auxiliary engines; propellors switched with on-board spares; chipping an... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.026
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - January 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of January from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 39 pages total Training #1 (Dec. 31- Jan. 4) [.025.36-.026.05] Cargo to [82 vehicles, 21 officers, 285 enlisted, all AUS] Jan. 3 -- Landing... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.027
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - February, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of February from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 39 pages total Training #4 (Feb.12-14) [.14-.21] Cargo to [26 vehicles, 5 trailers, 12 officers, 158 enlisted, all AUS] Feb. 14 -- No landi... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.028
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - March, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of March from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 33 pages total Londonderry, Ireland (Mar. 26-31) [.28-.33] Maintenance & modifications including addition of six 40MM and six 20MM guns ... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.029
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - April, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of April from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 38 pages total... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.030
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - May, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of May from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 35 pages total In Drydock (May 27-28) [.31-.32] Modification of bow doors (outer bottom corners cut off); inspection & repair of propellors; pain... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.031
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - June, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of June from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 40 pages total Trip 1 (June 2-9) [.03-.13] Cargo to [59 vehicles, 30 officers, 396 enlisted onboard; all Army, US (AUS) forces] June 7-8 -- A... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.032
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - July, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of July from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 34 pages total {continued from 2015.054.031 June catalog} Trip 6 (June 28-July 2) [.031.37-.032.05] Cargo to [48 vehicles, 16 officers, 201 enl... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.033
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - August, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of August from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 33 pages total August 1-6 -- radar, S01 radio installed; hull damage from LCT collision repaired by USS Melville force Trip 14 (August 6-9... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.034
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - September, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of September from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 31 pages total {continued from 2015.054.033 August catalog} Trip 18 (August 30- September 7) [.033.32-.034.09] Cargo to [61 vehicles, 9 of... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.035
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - October, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of October from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 33 pages total Trip 22 (October 1-3) [.03-.05] Cargo to [60 vehicles, 1 officer, 89 enlisted; all AUS] Oct. 3 -- Landing near Port en Bessin... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.036
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - November, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of November from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 33 pages total End of Oct. through early Nov. - Major overhaul of ship's engineering (main engines, generators, gyro-compass), work (painting... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.037
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - December, 1944
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of December from 1944, each day documented on a separate page; 35 pages total {continued from 2015.054.036 November catalog} Trip 27 (Nov. 30- Dec. 6) [.036.33-.037.08] Cargo to [51 vehicles, 16 officer... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.038
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - January, 1945
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of January from 1945, each day documented on a separate page; 35 pages total Trip 32 (Jan. 2-6) [.04-.08] Cargo to [56 vehicles, AUS] Jan. 5 -- Docking at Le Havre, France Cargo from [1 enlisted, USN... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.039
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - February, 1945
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of February from 1945, each day documented on a separate page; 30 pages total Trip 37 (Feb. 3-6) [.05-.08] Cargo to [56 vehicles, 4 officers, 139 enlisted, all AUS] Feb. 5 -- Docking at Le Havre Car... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.040
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - March, 1945
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of March from 1945, each day documented on a separate page; 37 pages total Dry Dock (Mar. 2-8) [.04-.10] Docking Report [.11-.14] General Overhaul: painting of ship's bottom, throughout vessel; repair... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.041
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - April, 1945
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of April from 1945, each day documented on a separate page; 33 pages total Trip 42 (Apr. 1-5) [.03-.08] Cargo to [45 vehicles, British R.A.; 3 officers, 89 enlisted, USN & USCG] Apr. 4 -- Docking at C... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.042
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - May, 1945
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of May from 1945, each day documented on a separate page; includes 3 pages with list of personnel transfers on/off ship at end of month; 37 pages total Trip: Portsmouth, England to Belfast, Ireland (May... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
2015.054.043
USS LST-325 Deck Logs - June, 1945
Deck Logs for USS LST-325 during the month of June from 1945, each day documented on a separate page; includes page of personnel transfer upon arrival in New Orleans [.13]; 34 pages total Trip Norfolk, Virginia to New Orleans, Louisiana (June 1... View Full Record
Album
2016.064.02
LST Deck Scans
Digital copy of contents of 2016.064.01 Contains 5 scans of blueprints for LST-325 (Inboard Profile, Main Deck partial, 2nd Deck, 3rd Deck, Hold) with sections and features labeled. Images saved as .tif files. Blueprints likely date to either ju... View Full Record
Album, Photograph
2016.068.02
My Disc
Digital copy of contents of 2016.068.01 Contains 98 miscellaneous image files including WWII photos, modern LST-325 photos, and created images as well as two Word documents; 100 files in total.... View Full Record
Thermometer
2016.118
Wet & Dry Bulb Thermometers (2)
Two sets of dry & wet bulb [Celsius] thermometers (one yellow, one off-white) attached to a 10in by 15in board with metal pieces in top for string/line to hang it. Found aboard LST-325 in the portside magazine during Engineering Work Week 2016 (Apr.... View Full Record
Postcard
2016.162
TREBAH 1944
Postcard printed by Beric Tempest Colourcard of Great Britain. The decorated face of the card features a painting by F.J. Waller depicting LST-325 and another LST loading vehicles and cargo in preparation for D-Day at Trebah Beach on the Helford Riv... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2016.163.01
LST-325 Loaded in Falmouth on June 4, 1944
Reprint of a black and white photo print of LST-325's main deck fully loaded on June 4, 1944 in Falmouth, England as preparation for D-Day. Photo was taken from bow of ship and a number of soldiers can be seen standing around the elevator ahead of t... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2016.163.02
LST-325 "High and Day" D-Day +6
Reprint of a black and white photo showing LST-325 "high and dry" out of the water on Utah Beach in Normandy, France on June 12, 1944. The stern of a second LST can be seen in the background on the beach, though no identification number is visible.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2016.164.01
LST-325 with Brodie Device & LCT-854
Reprint of photo showing LST-325 near New Orleans, Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico with the Brodie Device (means of launching & recapturing light aircraft) fitted and LCT-854 on the main deck. Also of note is the camoflaged paint on the hull standar... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2016.164.02
L-144 Syros (LST-325) Underway
Reprint of photo showing profile view of L-144 Syros (LST-325) of the Greek Navy while underway some time on or before the date of Nov. 22, 1993. Modifications made for or by the Greek Navy can be seen, the most prominent of these being the extra pa... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2016.172
LST-325 WWII Crew
Reprint of the LST-325 WWII crew photo. Black & white print. Some lines or similar apparent from copying and apparent adhesive around outer edges on back from mounting or display.... View Full Record
Photocopy
2016.180.01
LST-325 Loading Plan (April 25, 1944)
Photocopy of two pages (single-sided) showing the Tank Deck and Main Deck loading plans for LST-325 to carry 76 vehicles and 189 total personnel, drafted up on 25 April, 1944. Plans include both lists of vehicles to be carried on each deck and basic... View Full Record
Photocopy
2016.180.02
LST-325 Deck Log: July 13-14, 1944
Photocopy printed on single-page, two-sided, of Deck Log entries for LST-325 for July 13 and 14, 1944. Logs document the loading (in Portland Harbor, Dorset, England), transport, and unloading (on beach in Grandcamp, France) of 67 vehicles, 13 offic... View Full Record
Journal
2016.181
Unit Journal: 193rd Field Artillery Battalion
Set of 2 photocopies (1-sided, single page) of Unit Journal entries for Dec. 1-10, 1944 of the 193rd Field Artillery Battalion. The entries document the loading of the Unit onto LST-139 & LST-325 for transport to France. LST-193 docked and unloaded... View Full Record
Telephone
2016.198
Tesla 1958 Rotary Phone
Possibly Tesla 1958/62 rotary phone created in Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Yugoslavia) in either 1958 or 1962 before being obtained by member of the Greek Navy and brought aboard L-144 Syros (LST-325) during its service for Greece from 1964-1995. Bla... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2016.218.005
Tebah Beach 1944
Set of 1 photo print and 3 paper prints of the painting "Trebah Beach 1944" showing LSTs-325 and 43 (or similar) loading vehicles and equipment of the US 29th Infantry Division in preparation for the D-Day landings. Painting is historically inaccura... View Full Record
Pin, Promotional
2016.220
LST-325 Christening Pin
Pin made to commemorate the christening of LST-325 following launch on 27 October, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA. Made from sterling silver, shows ship in (near) profile from off starboard bow with bow doors open and "325" printed on side; two pins on ba... View Full Record
Plaque
2016.245
Executive Officer
Brass plaque from L-144 Syros for the Executive Officer's state room. The plaque features "Executive Officer" engraved, in Greek, on the front side with two large holes for mounting screws. Measures approximately 6" by 4" by 1/16". Mark made with b... View Full Record
Model
2016.247.01
LST-325 in Bottle (1:600 scale)
Small 1:600 scale model of LST-325 (approx. 6 1/2" long) in a bottle with a dark wood display stand. The model features WWII-era gun tubs and superstructure, but 4 davits with LCVPs more consistent with the ship's Greek service. The model was hand-... View Full Record
Coin
2016.266
20 Drachma Coin
A 20 drachma coin, minted in 1990, found glued to the underside of a table in the galley space of LST-325. Almost certainly put there between 1990 (when minted) and 1999, as a good-luck charm during the ship's service in the Greek navy as L-144 Syro... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2016.284
Chris & L-144 Syros
A photograph showing a man, "Chris" according to the back, in a green camoflage outfit with "U.S. Navy" on the left breast standing in front of L-144 Syros (previously and currently U.S.S. LST-325) while resting on an unidentified shoreline likely in... View Full Record
Panel
2017.047.02
"AG Syros L144" Panel
A steel panel found just outside the radio room aboard LST-325. The panel is painted off-white on one face and features black, raised metal lettering set at diagnols spelling "AG --- SYROS --- L144". There are twelve total holes along the outer edg... View Full Record
Panel
2017.047.03
"Remote Control Panel" Panel
A steel panel found just outside the radio room aboard LST-325. The panel is painted off-white on one face and features black/blue lettering made with permanent marker or a similar utensil stating ""REMOTE CONTROL PANEL" in Greek. There are fourtee... View Full Record
Poster, Instructional
2017.050
CPR Instructions (page 2 of 2), Greek
A single laminated sheet of paper marked as page 2 of what appear to be CPR instructions written in Greek. The first page is currently missing. This page was found on the tank deck of LST-325 by Jess Cooley during regular maintenance in May of 2017... View Full Record
Clipping, Newspaper
2017.056.01
Greek Newspaper Clipping
A clipping of a headline from a Greek newspaper. The date and region for the newspaper are unknown, though the materials found with the clipping suggest it originates from some time between 1984 and 1993. A rough translation of the headline to Engl... View Full Record
Book, Comic
2017.056.02
Adventure Weekly Entertainment Magazine
A small pocket-sized comic book printed in Greece in March, 1984. The publication is titled "Adventure Weekly Entertainment Magazine" and labeled as issue 35 of the series. This issue features the title "The Brave" and an image of several men with... View Full Record
Sign, Informational
2017.057
Port Epotide Loads
A black plastic sign bearing white Greek lettering which approximately translates to: "PORT EPOTIDES STATIC LOAD 750 LBS DYNAMIC LOAD 1200 LBS N.K. 13-11-96" The sign was found about LST-325 and appears to have been mounted on a bulkhead aboa... View Full Record
Photograph
2017.062.01
LST-325 in Londonderry, N. Ireland
Photograph of a photograph (original mounted in photo album with glue/adhesive) showing LST-325 navigating on the River Foyle in Londonderry, N. Ireland in early March of 1944. The photo shows the ship just prior to maintenance and modifications mad... View Full Record
Photograph
2017.062.02
LST-325 in Londonderry, N. Ireland
Photograph of a photograph (original mounted in photo album with glue/adhesive) showing LST-325 navigating on the River Foyle in Londonderry, N. Ireland in early March of 1944. The photo shows the ship just prior to maintenance and modifications mad... View Full Record
Photograph
2017.062.03
LST-325 in Londonderry, N. Ireland
Photograph of a photograph (original mounted in photo album with glue/adhesive) showing what is believed to be LST-325 navigating on the River Foyle in Londonderry, N. Ireland in early March of 1944. The photo shows the ship just prior to maintenanc... View Full Record
Plate, Identification
2017.066
Welin Gravity Davit Plate
A brass rectangular plate that was mounted on one of the 2 davits aboard LST-325. The plate includes information on the davits, with the standard information in raised lettering and the specific information (serial number, date, inspector, etc) engr... View Full Record
Album, Photograph
2017.073.04
LST-325 Photos P31 2009-2012
A set of 494 digital photographs and image files related to World War II LSTs, including their design, manufacture, and service. Most of the photographs were taken of or aboard LST-325 between the dates indicated by the folder title, however some of... View Full Record
Bottle, Holy Water
2018.001.01
L-144 Syros Holy Water - Red Flowers
A small glass bottle intended to hold holy water or holy oils, meant to act as a good luck charm for the L-144 HS Syros [formerly and currently LST-325] while in service with the Hellenic (Greek) Navy. The bottle is decorated with a print showing th... View Full Record
Bottle, Holy Water
2018.001.02
L-144 Syros Holy Water - Yellow Flowers
A small glass bottle intended to hold holy water or holy oils, meant to act as a good luck charm for the L-144 HS Syros [formerly and currently LST-325] while in service with the Hellenic (Greek) Navy. The bottle is decorated with a print showing th... View Full Record
Bottle, Holy Water
2018.001.03
L-144 Syros Holy Water
A small glass bottle intended to hold holy water or holy oils, meant to act as a good luck charm for the L-144 HS Syros [formerly and currently LST-325] while in service with the Hellenic (Greek) Navy. The bottle is decorated with a print showing th... View Full Record
Bottle, Holy Water
2018.002.01
Greek Holy Water Bottle
A small blue plastic bottle intended to hold holy water or holy oils, meant to act as a good luck charm for the L-144 HS Syros [formerly and currently LST-325] while in service with the Hellenic (Greek) Navy. The bottle is decorated with text and a... View Full Record
Bottle, Holy Water
2018.002.02
Greek Holy Water Bottle
A small blue plastic bottle intended to hold holy water or holy oils, meant to act as a good luck charm for the L-144 HS Syros [formerly and currently LST-325] while in service with the Hellenic (Greek) Navy. The bottle is decorated with text and a... View Full Record
Bottle, Holy Water
2018.002.03
Greek Holy Water Bottle
A small blue plastic bottle intended to hold holy water or holy oils, meant to act as a good luck charm for the L-144 HS Syros [formerly and currently LST-325] while in service with the Hellenic (Greek) Navy. The bottle is decorated with text and a... View Full Record
Bottle, Holy Water
2018.002.04
Greek Holy Water Bottle
A small blue plastic bottle intended to hold holy water or holy oils, meant to act as a good luck charm for the L-144 HS Syros [formerly and currently LST-325] while in service with the Hellenic (Greek) Navy. The bottle is decorated with text and a... View Full Record
Shell, Armament
2018.003
HXP 71 .45 cal Shell Casing
A spent brass casing for a .45 cal round produced by the Greek Powder & Cartridge Company which was found aboard LST-325 hidden along the bulkhead of a troop berthing compartment. The casing is stamped with the HXP 71 headstamp. LST-325 served... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.01
10 Drachma Coin
A single 10 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325 on the 2017 Cumberland River Cruise to Nashville and Clarksville, TN. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead in the Wardroom Pantry, likely as a good... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.02
10 Drachma Coin
A single 10 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead in an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Nav... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.03
1 Drachma Coin
A single 1 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy be... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.04
2 Drachma Coin
A single 2 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy be... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.05
5 Drachma Coin
A single 5 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy be... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.06
50 Drachma Coin
A single 50 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy b... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.07
50 Drachma Coin
A single 50 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy b... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.08
50 Drachma Coin
A single 50 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy b... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.09
50 Drachma Coin
A single 50 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy b... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.10
50 Drachma Coin
A single 50 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy b... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.11
50 Drachma Coin
A single 50 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy b... View Full Record
Coin
2018.005.12
100 Drachma Coin
A single 100 drachma coin that was found during regular maintenance and cleaning aboard LST-325. The coin was found adhered to the bulkhead an unspecified compartment, likely as a good luck charm from the ship's service in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy... View Full Record
Poster, Instructional
2018.008
Greek Artificial Respirator Instruction Sheet
A partial laminated sheet of paper with Greek type on it, ostensibly providing instructions for the use of artificial respirators (as indicated by writing in English at the top of the page). The sheet is broken in several places and approximately th... View Full Record
Tag, Shipping
2018.009
Ikaros Transport Corp. Shipping Tag
A shipping tag for an unknown shipment consisting of 29 items that was (intended) for Athens, Greece via Olympic Airlines at an unknown date. The tag features the Ikaros Transport Corp. logo at the top along with the company's main address in New Yo... View Full Record
Tag, Shipping
2018.010
Olympic Airlines, Thessaloniki
A sticker or tag for an Olympic Airlines package or shipment which features the city name of Thessaloniki and the number "7". This tag likely corresponds with the immediately preceding accession [2018.009] of the Ikaros Transport Corp. shipping labe... View Full Record
Card, Catalog
2018.011
Unknown Equipment Checkout Cards
A small stack of unmarked and unidentified Greek cards that may have been intended for checking out tools or equipment, along with 4 cards that have some writing, in pen, on them. The cards appear to be missing part, perhaps as much as half, from th... View Full Record
Record, Military
2018.012
L-144 Syros Watch Bill
A single sheet of paper that was found taped to the bulkhead aboard LST-325 during maintenance and cleaning work by volunteers of the USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc. The sheet of paper has several columns of writing in Greek. The top appears to be a Wa... View Full Record
Hatband
2018.014.01
HS Syros Hellenic Navy Hatband
A dark navy blue hatband with gold Greek lettering for "HS SYROS" to be worn on a white cap as part of enlisted uniform. The bands would have been worn by sailors serving aboard the L-144 Syros (LST-325) during its time with the Hellenic Navy from 1... View Full Record
Hatband
2018.014.02
HS Syros Hellenic Navy Hatband
A dark navy blue hatband with gold Greek lettering for "HS SYROS" to be worn on a white cap as part of enlisted uniform. The bands would have been worn by sailors serving aboard the L-144 Syros (LST-325) during its time with the Hellenic Navy from 1... View Full Record
Box, Cigarette
2018.015
ASSOS Cigarette Box
An empty and heavily worn cigarette box for ASSOS brand cigarettes from Greece. The box features a red top, a white bottom with "Fine Virginia Blend" in English and other information in Greek, and a blue strip in between with white lettering for "AS... View Full Record
Sight, Military
2018.016
AA Gun (40 or 20mm) Front Sight Component
A very rusted front sight component common to 20mm Oerlikon and 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft guns aboard US ships in World War II. The component appears to be part of a Mk. 4 Sight. The sight is intended for a range of approximately 750 yards and prov... View Full Record
Mixer, Electric Hand
2018.017
Mixette
An extremely worn and heavily-used Mixette electric hand mixer. This model, the JM No 51FM, features 3 speed settings and requires 65 watts (provided via a standard plug). It was produced by the Hamilton Beach Co. circa the 1950s. The registration... View Full Record
Battery, Dry-Cell
2018.018
BA-23 Battery
A BA-23 1.5 volt dry-cell battery seemingly intended for use in portable radios. The battery was produced by Sunlight for use by Greek military or civilian radio operators, as indicated by the Greek labeling on the battery's exterior. What appears... View Full Record
Flask
2018.019
"M" Flask
An oblong, metal flask or canister with an "M" stamped on one side. It is currently unclear what the flask was used for.... View Full Record
Doorknob
2018.024
Brass Doorknobs
A pair of brass doorknobs from LST-325. One is heavily deformed and sounds as though a piece may be broken free inside. The other appears to be in good condition with no notable damage.... View Full Record
Knife, Butter
2018.025.01
Stainless Steel Knife
A Greek stainless steel butter knife with a heavily corroded handle. It is unclear if the handle had any type of decoration originally. The blade is stamped with "ROSTFREI" on one side, either referring to the company that produced the utensil or t... View Full Record
Spoon, Eating
2018.025.02
Stainless Steel Spoon
A stainless steel spoon used by Greek sailors aboard LST-32 during service with the Hellenic Navy between 1964 and 1999. The spoon bears a maker's mark on the underside of the handle reading "SAF INOX 18/C" indicating it is made of inoxidizable ("In... View Full Record
Knife, Dinner
2018.025.03
Decorated Dinner Knife
A steel dinner knife with an engraved handle featuring a rendition of the Hellenic Navy emblem. On the back face of the handle the knife bears engraved lettering "NISSIOTIS GRONISI --- 1B-12 ROSTFREI".... View Full Record
Knife, Bread
2018.025.04
"Cutting" Knife
A knife with a black plastic handle and metal blade. Etching on the blade reads "Cutting INOX ITALY" near the handle.... View Full Record
Knife, Dinner
2018.027.1
USN Knife
A stainless steel dinner knife made by the Oneida Limited company. The knife has "U.S.N." engraved at the base of the handle on one side, and "ONEIDA STAINLESS" at the base of the blade on the opposite side.... View Full Record
Knife, Dinner
2018.027.2
USN Knife
A stainless steel dinner knife made by the Oneida Limited company. The knife has "U.S.N." engraved at the base of the handle on one side, and "ONEIDA STAINLESS" at the base of the blade on the opposite side.... View Full Record
Knife, Dinner
2018.027.3
USN Knife
A stainless steel dinner knife made by the Oneida Limited company. The knife has "U.S.N." engraved at the base of the handle on one side, and "ONEIDA STAINLESS" at the base of the blade on the opposite side.... View Full Record
Knife, Dinner
2018.027.4
USN Knife
A stainless steel dinner knife made by the Oneida Limited company. The knife has "U.S.N." engraved at the base of the handle on one side, and "ONEIDA STAINLESS" at the base of the blade on the opposite side.... View Full Record
Knife, Dinner
2018.027.5
USN Knife
A stainless steel dinner knife made by the Oneida Limited company. The knife has "U.S.N." engraved at the base of the handle on one side, and "ONEIDA STAINLESS" at the base of the blade on the opposite side.... View Full Record
Sign, Directional
2018.028
Greek Metal Sign
A large iron sign of unknown purpose with Greek lettering and arrows pointing in two separate directions.... View Full Record
Tray, Mess
2018.029
Hellenic Navy Mess Tray
A steel mess tray bearing the Hellenic Navy emblem along the top edge. Used aboard LST-325 during the ship's service as L-144 Syros in the Hellenic Navy.... View Full Record
Photograph
2018.037.01
AR Syros (L-144) Thessaloniki Hellas
Digital photograph of the L-144 Syros moored up to a concrete platform along the coast in Thessaloniki, Greece. The L-144 Syros served with the Hellenic Navy from 1964 to the late 1990s. Prior to her service in the Hellenic Navy, this ship served a... View Full Record
Photograph
2018.037.02
AR Syros Hellas in the 90's
Digital photo of the L-144 Syros loading or unloading a tank (appears to be variant of the M48 Patton) on an unidentified shoreline in Greece during the 1990s. A man appears to be directly the vehicle from the shore in the foreground.... View Full Record
Album, Photograph
2018.066
LST-325 Photographs: End of WWII
A collection of original photographs taken aboard or of LST-325 near the end of World War II while the ship was in New Orleans, LA for overhaul and during a short voyage toward the Panama Canal. The ship and her crew were intended to pass through th... View Full Record
Card, Commemorative
2019.020
Royal Order of the Blue Nose Card
A commemorative card issued to sailors upon completing a trip through the Arctic Circle aboard a U.S. Naval ship, recognizing their official induction into the "Royal Order of the Blue Nose." This card was issued to Robert Ramer on 16 July, 1955 for... View Full Record