Amphibious Vessels Photograph Collection : Materials related to non-LST Amphibious Forces, including redesignated LSTs
Title:
U.S.S. LST-52
Object ID:
2017.009.014
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Description:
Black & white print of a photograph showing LST-52 moving through an unidentified harbor with the assistance of a small tugboat and an LCVP. The ship has an LCT (Landing Craft, Tank) on the main deck and an LCVPs mounted backwards in the starboard davit. A white screen is set up in the center of the LCT, possibly as a movie screen for the crew. The sterns of two other LSTs, LST-388 and LST-219, can be seen in the background. Stamped with ship title in gold lettering near bottom.
Copyright:
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Ship's Name printed in Gold LetteringShip's Name printed in Gold Lettering