Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched August 7, 1944. Commissioned USS LST-761 on September 2, 1944. During World War II, USS LST-761 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Participated in the Iwo Jima operation (Assault and occupation of Iwo Jima, February 19 to March 15, 1945). USS LST-761 earned one battle star for World War II service. Coast Guard crew removed on March 29, 1946. Decommissioned on July 19, 1946. Laid up in the Pacific Reserve Fleet, Columbia River Group. Named USS Esmeraldo County (LST-761) on July 1, 1955. Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown. Final Disposition, sunk as a target in 1959.
Project Details
- Owner: U.S. Navy
- Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Completion Date: September 1944