Two weeks ago family got together for a day out. I have a grandson who is a entering sixth grade this year and is a serious WWII student. For us all it was a wonderful time together and to remember those who have sacrificed so much for our nation.
USS LST-325 is a decommissioned tank landing ship of the US Navy. It's now docked in Evansville, Indiana. It was launched on October 27, 1942 at Philadelphoa, Pennsylvania and commissioned in February 1943. The ship opereated in the North Africa area and participated in the invasions of Gela, Sicily and Salerno, Italy. It also participated in the Normandy Landings at Omaha Beach. She carried 59 vehicles, 30 officers, and a totals of 396 enlisted men on that first trip.
Wheel House
Artillery
Ship's Bridge
Ships off ramp, restored M16 MGMC personnel carrier, the tank deck
After the war the LST was placed in service with the Military Sea Transportation Service in 1951. From 1964 to 1999 LST-325was in Greece as part of the grant-in-aid pogram She served in the Hellenic Navy and RHS Syros. LST is on of the last in operation in the US.
She is now based in Evansville, Indiana.
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During WWII the Evansville, Indiana riverfront was transformed into a 45-acre shipyard to produce LST's. At it peak the Evansville Shipyard emplayed a workforce of of over 19,000 and completed two of these massive ships per week, becomeing the largest inland producer of LST's in the US. Although the evansville Shipyard was originally contracted to build 24 ships, the city would evenutally produce 167 LST's and 35 other vessels. (Wikipedia)
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It was good to learn about the role this area played in the winning of WWII. But the best part of the day was just being with family!! For that I am truly grateful.
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Thanks be to God!!
Cathy
We are huge history buffs and I did not know this information. Thanks for sharing the history, day and visit with the family. I know that was the best part.
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ReplyDeleteIt is great your grandson is so interested in our country's history and the WWII. Great photos from the tour of the ship. Enjoy your day! Have a happy new week ahead!
Thank you for the history and the great photos!
ReplyDeletethis was so interesting. the history of WWII is a fixation with us also. From pearl harbor (the uss arizona memorial) to even churchill. I admire your grandson's interest and hope he continues that throughout his life...so much to learn.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing the photos and the history too.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and yours, Cathy.
It sounds and looks like a wonderful outing. And how nice that your grandson has such a serious interest in WW II. Who knows where this will lead him!
ReplyDeleteI've toured several ships form WW II. Fascinating
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It makes my heart glow to read of lovely family days together. Covid is keeping me apart from my family, these sorts of days are as you say, so special :)
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Interesting Post. It's good to know about the history, necessary for each of us. History is the groundfloor of the future.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Happy MosaicMonday
What an interesting place to visit for all the family, and a thank you from me for the ships service in Normandy, a place still very close to my heart.
ReplyDeleteCathy - I had no idea Evansville had such a significant contribution to the war effort. How appropriate that this ship is now docked there so that others can learn about this slice of history. Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
ReplyDeleteYou learn so much more by visiting something like this...more than just reading about it! I've appreciated seeing your photos and learning even more! Hugs AND how wonderful to have a grandson interested in history! Well done to him!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very interesting place to visit but being with family is definitely the best! Have a great week :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice you had this outing with your grandson and family, Cathy. How very interesting to learn that a shipyard in Indiana produced so many WWII ships. I've visited a few in my travels and I always marvel at how big they are!
ReplyDeleteI love touring old ships like this. I love the backstory of the ship building industry in Evansville during WWII. Who'd of thought?
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting us tag along on your journey. This look like such an interesting place to visit. I enjoyed all the history behind the ship.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like this would be an interesting place to visit.
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Fascinating! My family explored the Battleship Texas many years ago, moored at La Porte, TX, not far from Houston. It was a fun experience. Sounds like your outing was especially fun since you shared it with your family.
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy :) That was a lot of fun to read and see. Great history!
ReplyDeleteGreat history. Thank you for sharing. I learned something. To learn is a beautiful blessing.
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classic and great tank landing ship .....
ReplyDeleteWonderful historical post and photos ~ ^_^
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Interesting shots :)
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