Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched September 26, 1943. Commissioned USS LST-280 on November 2, 1943. During World War II USS LST-280 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater. Participated in the Invasion of Normandy (June 6 to 25, 1944). USS LST-280 earned one battle star for World War II service. Decommissioned and transferred to the United Kingdom on October 26, 1944. Commissioned into the Royal Navy as HM LST-280 on October 26, 1944. Under repair in Thames from July 8, 1944 to January 18, 1945. Loaded LCT-2124 aboard for Far East service. Participated in the invasion of Malaya. Visited Gibraltar, Malta, Port Said, Port Tewfik, Massawa, Aden, Bombay, Cochin, Trincomalee, Vizagapatam, Madras, Rangoon, Thailand and Singapore. Paid off and returned to US Navy custody at Subic Bay, Philippines on April 13, 1946. Struck from the Naval Register on June 5, 1946. Final Disposition, sold on December 5, 1947, to Bosey, Philippines, fate unknown.
Project Details
- Owner: U.S. Navy
- Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Completion Date: November 1943