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Laysan Island class salvage craft tender

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Name
  
Laysan Island

Preceded by
  
None

Built
  
1944-1945

Operators
  
United States Navy

Succeeded by
  
USS Tackle (ARST-4)

In commission
  
1945-1947

Laysan Island class salvage craft tender

The Laysan Island class were three salvage craft tenders serving with the United States Navy during World War II. They were converted from LSTs in response to a Commander Service Forces, Pacific Fleet request that for tenders to support salvage vessels during amphibious operations which would carry pumps, air compressors, repair materials and firefighting equipment. They were also to include extra divers on board and repair facilities for the salvage ships. The ships of the class were built as LSTs and modified to tenders during construction at the Jeffersonville Boat and Machine Company.

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Laysan Island class salvage craft tender Wikipedia