Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched September 19, 1943. Commissioned USS LST-279 on October 25, 1943. During World War II USS LST-279 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater. Participated in the Invasion of Normandy (June 6 to 25, 1944). USS LST-279 earned one battle star for World War II service. Decommissioned on June 26, 1946, at Green Cove Springs, FL., laid up in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. Recommissioned on April 5, 1951. Decommissioned on June 14, 1955 and laid up in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. Named USS Berkeley County (LST-279) on July 1, 1955. Transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) on June 30, 1955, renamed ROCS Chung Chie (LST-218). Struck from the Naval Register, 25 April 1960. Final Disposition, fate unknown.
Project Details
- Owner: U.S. Navy
- Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Completion Date: October 1943