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The USS LST 325
The LST (Landing Ship, Tank) is an amphibious vessel designed to land battle-ready tanks, troops and supplies directly onto enemy shores. Ships of this type proved to be enormously useful during times of war and peace both.
The USS LST 325 was originally known as LST-325 during the Second World War, USNS LST-325 during its arctic operations in the 1950's, and later L-144 (A/G Syros) while it was in the service of the Greek Navy. It was acquired by The USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc., in 2000, and caught considerable public attention when our veteran crew brought it on a 6,500-mile journey from the Greek island of Crete to Mobile, Alabama.
To learn more about the USS LST 325 click here for our History.
USS LST 325 Returns from Port Arthur
The USS LST 325 returned to Evansville, Indiana March 9th. She spent almost 2 months in Port Arthur, Texas in Gulf Copper's Mr. Morris, a converted WWII AFDM-2 from the Navy. The USS LST 325 had many repairs done and her hull was completely repainted. Check out our Progress Page for more details and photographs of the work and the dedicated voluteers who made it possible. Please see our Donate page for more information on how you can help save a piece of history.
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| Visitor Information USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc. 840 LST Dr. Evansville, IN 47713 Ph: 812-435-8678 Fax: 812-436-7866 |
Evansville Home Port Tuesday through Saturday 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Sundays 12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. *Closed Mondays Labor Day to Memorial Day. |
Tour Prices Adults: $10 Ages 6-17: $5 5 and under: Free Family*: $20 *2 Adults and 2 Minor Children |
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Tours
are roughly 45 minutes long. Tours include the Main Deck,
Troop Berthing, Tank Deck, Mess Deck, Galley, Aft of ship (Guns and
Anchor), Wheel House, Officer's Country and the
Captain's Cabin. It includes 3 sets of stairs down and 3 sets
of stairs up. You are allowed to ask questions and take pictures at any
point during the
tour. We recommend walking shoes, heels of any type are not advised.
During the summer we also recommend carrying water during the
tour (available in the Gift Shop) due to the increased temperatures
onboard ship. We are a FULLY
OPERATIONAL ship and
all tours are guided.
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