LST Photograph Collection : Photographs of all U.S. LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank) excluding LST-325
Title:
LST-512 Stern
Object ID:
2016.281.2
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Date:
Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 1945
Description:
Print of a photograph showing the stern of LST-512 while moored in Wheeling, WV during the ship's 1945-46 war bond tour. The davits are both in their lowered positions with an LCVP still handing from the starboard. Also visible are three of the ship's 40mm AA guns: one o nthe port side, one at the very stern (both on the 01 Level), and a third above and forward of the stern gun on the 02 level.

Two stickers can be found on the back claiming rights to the photograph and providing contact information for Zee Photo & Productions, the company from which the prints were purchased. Also found on the back in the number "673" written in pen in the bottom right corner.
Place:
Wheeling, WV
Copyright:
Main rights held by Zee Photo & Productions. Copies purchased by USS LST Ship Memorial for display and research.

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