Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched February 27, 1943. Commissioned USS LST-263 on June 30, 1943. During World War II USS LST-263 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater. Participated in the Convoy UGS-37 on April 11 through 12, 1944 and the Invasion of Southern France on August 15 through September 25, 1944. USS LST-263 earned two battle star for World War II service. Dicommissioned on May 29, 1946 and laid up in the Reserve Fleet. Renamed Benton County (LST-263) on July 1, 1955. Sold in 1959. Documented in 1971 as the freight barge TNT Puerto Rico owned and operated by TNT Trailer Ferry Inc., Jacksonville FL. Final disposition, fate unknown.
Project Details
- Owner: U.S. Navy
- Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Completion Date: June 1943