American Bridge Landing Ship Tanks (LSTs) – Featured Archive
American Bridge Landing Ship Tanks (LSTs) – Featured Archive https://www.southlandholdings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lst-262-1.jpg 960 794 Southland Holdings https://www.southlandholdings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lst-262-1.jpgFrom 1941-1945, 100% of American Bridge’s capacity was utilized for National Defense projects. During the war, the US Government needed American Bridge’s world class manufacturing and engineering teams to assist in wartime preparations. American Bridge manufactured 199 LST’s as well as four Aviation Repair Vessels, major components for 11 Essex Class Aircraft Carriers, one Super-aircraft Carrier, and 31 Auxiliary Converted Aircraft Carriers, 77 C Type Cargo Ships, four Tankers, 20 Cargo Lighters, and 348 Knock-down Barges. …
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