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U.S.S. LST-451 Ship Specifications

Armament
Armor
Capacity
Crew
Description
Dimensions
Displacement
Endurance
Operational Use
Propulsion



Armament

U.S. British
1-3"/50 cal. D.P. 1-12 pdr.
1-40 mm. (7 authorized) 6-20 mm.
6-20 mm. (12 authorized) 4-FAM

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Armor

15-lb. STS splinter protection

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Crew

2 davit 7 officers, 204 men Troops-16 officers, 147 men
6 davit 9 officers, 220 men Troops-14 officers, 131 men

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Dimensions

Length: 320' o.a.
Beam: 50'

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Displacement

Seagoing (full load of 2,100 tons) 4,080 tons.
Draft, 8' fwd; 14'4" aft
Landing (full load of 500 tons) 2,160 tons
Draft, 3'1" fwd; 9'6" aft
Light 1,490 tons
Draft, 1'6" fwd; 7'5" aft

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Endurance

6,000 mile radius at 9 knots. Maximum speed: 10.8 knots.

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Created by: Sara Smith
Last Updated: April 2006