LST-511 (1943, Naval Vessel)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
LST-511
Also known as:
ROBERT MCMICHAEL; FORT GASPE
Year of Build:
1943
Official Number:
U.S. NAVY
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Seneca, Illinois, United States
Vessel Type:
Naval Vessel
Note: LST-491-class tank landing vessel
Additional vessel types:
Bulk Freighter
Hull Materials:
Steel
Builder Name:
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co
Original Owner:
U.S. Navy
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
History
Chronology:

1943 Laid down on July 22; launched November 30

1944 Commissioned January 3

1944 Participated in invasion of Normandy in June; designated as hospital ship

1946 Decommissioned on December 19

1948 Owned Anglo-Canadian Pulp & Paper Mill, Quebec, on February 17; renamed ROBERT McMICHAEL

???? Owned Agence Maritime; renamed FORT GASPE

Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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