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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