Vessel Profile

LCS(L)(3)-127 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This landing craft, (support) was built in 1944 by George Lawley & Son Shipbuilding Corp. in Neponset, MA.

Historical Notes

On March 5, 1945 this vessel was run aground during training exercises off San Clemente Island CA USA and stricken from the Navy List, March 30, 1945. Her equipment was salvaged.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1945 she was owned by the United States Navy.

Armament

bow gun, one twin 40mm gun mount
two twin 40mm AA gun mounts
four single 20mm AA gun mounts
four .50 cal machine guns
ten MK7 rocket launchers

References

www.history.navy.mil ↗

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