Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched December 17, 1944. Commissioned USS LST-847 on January 15, 1945. During World War II, USS LST-847 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Following World War II USS LST-847 was assigned to Occupation and China service in the Far East for the following periods: December 25, 1945 to March 6, 1946. Decommissioned on June 16, 1946. Struck from the Naval Register on July 31, 1946. Sold for operation, May 13, 1948, to Alexander Shipyards, Inc., New Orleans, LA. Final Disposition, fate unknown.
Project Details
- Owner: U.S. Navy
- Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Completion Date: January 1945