Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched October 24, 1943. Commissioned USS LST-285 on December 13, 1943. During World War II USS LST-285 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater and the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Participated in two campaigns including the Invasion of Normandy (June 6 to 25, 1944) and Invasion of Southern France (August 15 to September 25, 1944). USS LST-285 earned two battle stars for World War II service. Decommissioned on June 27, 1947. Final Disposition, sold for scrapping on March 26, 1948, to Kaiser Co., Inc., Seattle, WA.
Project Details
- Owner: U.S. Navy
- Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Completion Date: December 1943