LST-614
by David J LaPell
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| Bow on shot showing the huge clamshell doors. | LST-614 alongside a captured Japanese Landing ship. |
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| With LSM alongside. The LSM was carried onboard and launched over the side when the LST arrived on station. | Note the use of floating ramps to unload the LSTs. |
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| Note the road inprovements leading to the LST's | Loading vehicles at Hollandia, New Ginuea |
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| The voyage overseas was a long one. To beat the heat, tents and shelters were set up topside. | The LST had a huge cargo hold that made an excellent mobile hospital. |
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| LST Bombed and burning off Mindoro | High tech cargo unloaders! |
