Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched October 31, 1943. Commissioned USS LST-287 on December 15, 1943. During World War II USS LST-287 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater. Participated in the Invasion of Normandy (June 6 to 25, 1944). USS LST-287 earned one battle stars for World War II service. Decommissioned on June 13, 1946. Transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service on May 29, 1951. Placed in service as USNS T-LST-287. Placed out of service and struck from the Naval Register, date unknown. Transferred to the Philippine Navy on September 13, 1976, renamed RPS Samar Oriental (LT-502). Decommissioned by the Philippine Navy, date unknown. Final Disposition, fate unknown.
Project Details
- Owner: U.S. Navy
- Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Completion Date: December 1943