Name LST-487 Laid down 2 January 1943 Decommissioned 15 March 1946 Launched 23 January 1943 | Yard number 42 Commissioned 27 April 1943 Construction started 2 January 1943 | |
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Ordered as a Type S3-M-K2 hull, MCE hull 1007 Builders Permanente Metals, Richmond | ||
USS LST-487 was an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II.
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Construction
LST-487 was laid down on 2 January 1943, under Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 1007, by Kaiser Shipyards, Yard No. 4, Richmond, California; launched on 23 January 1943; and commissioned on 27 April 1943, with Lieutenant Martin B. Freeman, USNR, in command.
Service History
During World War II, LST 487 was assigned to the Asian/Pacific theater and participated in the following operations: the Capture and occupation of Saipan in June and July 1944; the Tinian capture and occupation in July 1944; the Capture and occupation of southern Palau Island in September and October 1944; the Lingayen Gulf landing in January 1945; and the Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in May 1945.
Battle of Saipan
At Saipan, she discharged vehicles and personnel for the attacking waves against the beach "Yellow Two". While on station, she received casualties from the beaches for treatment or burial. She suffered air attacks on 17 and 24 June, in which she was undamaged.
Battle of Tinian
At Tinian, she discharged LVTs and troops to the beaches of Tinian. She remained on the beach throughout the day of 25 July, performing recovery operations.
Post-war service
Following the war, LST-487 performed occupation duty in the Far East from 15 October, until 3 November 1945. Upon her return to the United States, she was decommissioned on 15 March 1946, and struck from the Navy list on 1 May 1946. On 20 February 1948, the ship was sold to Brown & Root, of Houston, Texas, for merchant service.
Awards
LST-487 earned five battle stars for World War II service.