Laysan Island-class salvage craft tender explained
The
Laysan Island class were three salvage craft tenders serving with the
United States Navy during
World War II. They were converted from
landing ship tanks in response to a
Commander Service Forces, Pacific Fleet request that for tenders to support salvage vessels during amphibious operations which would carry
pumps,
air compressors, repair materials and firefighting equipment. They were also to include extra divers on board and repair facilities for the salvage ships. The ships of the class were built as LSTs and modified to tenders during construction at the
Jeffersonville Boat and Machine Company.
[1] Ships in class
| Name | Launched | Commissioned | Fate |
|---|
| 27 January 1945 | 5 June 1945 | Scrapped 1994 |
| 8 February 1945 | 28 June 1945 | Converted to merchant ship |
| 20 February 1945 | 28 July 1945 | Scrapped 1974 | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Laysan Island class. 30 June 2007. Shipscribe.
