USS LCI(L)-189
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 USS LCI(L)-189 (top) landing at Elba 17 June 1944
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| Name | USS LCI(L)-189 |
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| Laid down | 1942 |
| Launched | January 1943 |
| Commissioned | 28 January 1943 |
| Stricken | 1946 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Landing Craft Infantry |
| Displacement | 216 t.(light), 234 t.(landing), 389 t.(loaded) |
| Length | 158 ft 5.5 in (48.298 m) |
| Beam | 23 ft 3 in (7.09 m) |
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| Propulsion | 2 sets of 4 General Motors diesels, 4 per shaft, BHP 1,600, twin variable pitch propellers |
| Speed |
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| Endurance | 4,000 miles at 12 knots, loaded, 500 miles at 15 knots; and 110 tons of fuel |
| Capacity | 75 tons cargo |
| Troops | 6 Officers, 182 Enlisted |
| Complement | 3 officers, 21 enlisted |
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| Armor | 2" plastic splinter protection on gun turrets, conning tower, and pilot house |
USS LCI(L)-189 was an amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1943 by the United States Navy and assigned to the Mediterranean theater during World War II. As part of Operation Husky, LCI(L)-189 participated in the allied landings in Sicily from 9–15 July 1943. From 9–21 September 1943 LCI(L)-189 took part in the Salerno landings during Operation Avalanche.
LCI(L)-189 saw action during Operation Shingle as part of the Anzio and Nettuno advanced landings on 22 January 1944 and other west coast of Italy operations during February – March, 1944. She took part in the Elba and Pianosa landings on 17 June 1944 before being assigned to Operation Dragoon, the invasion of southern France, from 15 August – 16 September 1944.
LCI(L)-189 was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal on 24 November 1947.
See Also:
- Landing Craft Infantry
- List of United States Navy Landing Craft Infantry (LCI)
- List of United States Navy amphibious warfare ships
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
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Four Battle Stars, World War II |
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American Campaign Medal |
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European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal |
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World War II Victory Medal |
References
[edit]- "USS LCI(L)-189" NavSource Online. NavSource Naval History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
- "Landing Craft, Infantry (Large) – LCI(L)" Shipbuilding History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.