Name: | L S T 3003 |
Type: | Landing Craft |
Launched: | 08/06/1945 |
Completed: | 30/11/1945 |
Builder: | Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd |
Yard: | Walker |
Yard Number: | 91 |
Dimensions: | 2140disp - 4820disp, 316.0 x 50.0 x 8.0(draft)ft |
Engines: | 2 x T4cyl (18.5, 31, & 38.5, 38.5 x 30ins), 5500ihp |
Engines by: | Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd |
Propulsion: | 2 x Screws, 13.0knots |
Construction: | Steel |
Reg Number: | n/a |
History: | |
30/11/1945 | British Royal Navy |
1947 | War Office; renamed ANZIO |
08/02/1970 | Unknown owner |
02/1971 | Broken up |
Comments: | Engines probably manufactured elsewhere but installed by Vickers-Armstrongs |
Armed with 1 x 12pdr & 6 x 1 x 20mm guns | |
Designated an LST(3), a UK built variant of the USA built LST(2) | |
The LST(3) were rivetted construction & steam engines rather than welded & diesels | |
Capacity of 18 x 40-ton, or 20 x 25-ton or 30 x 16-ton tanks | |
1947: Converted to carry heavy tanks | |
08/02/1970: Sold for breaking up | |
02/1971: Broken up at Valencia |
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship