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Landing Craft Utility - LCU-1457
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Landing Ship Utility - LSU-1457 (1949 - 1952)
Landing Craft Tank (LCT-1457 (1944 - 1949)

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Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal

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Final Disposition, date unknown

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Specifications:
Displacement 143 to 160 t.(lt), 309 to 320 t.(fl)
Length 119' 1" (o.a.)
Beam 32' 8"
Draft 5' (max)
Speed 10 kts.
Range 700 nautical miles at 7 kts.
Complement 14
Cargo Capacity 150 short tons
Armament 2 single 20mm AA gun mounts, 4 .50 cal. machine guns
Armor 20lbs wheelhouse, 10lbs gun shield
Propulsion 3 Grey Marine Diesels, 3 propellers, Shaft horsepower 225 per shaft

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There are currently no images of LCT-1457 / LSU-1457 / LCU-1457 available at NavSource

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There is no DANFS history record for LCT-1457 available at Navsource

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Crew Contact And Reunion Information Web Sites
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
Fleet Reserve Association

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Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
World War II LCT Flotillas

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