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Author: Jim Craven
Date: 8/13/2011 11:57 pm CDT
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Greetings fellow LST Sailors;
Just to let you know that there will be a large display of handmade scale model amphibian ships and landing craft in the Hospitality suite during the convention. All the ships and craft will be traveling from Phoenix, Arizona to escape the heat.... we have been at 100 degrees or better for the last 3 1/2 months.!!!!
As a Special addition: During the final group dinner a model of an WWII era LST shall be given away. However the Association decides to award this treasure, some lucky person will be taking a ship home. Details will be worked out soon. He or she shall have a choice of Main Decks to choose from. The Tank Deck is viewable with the Bow Doors open and Bow Ramp lowered. I’m sure that it will bring many fond memories of shipmates past and present to the recipient.
If you decide you want a model of your own or your states association we shall accept your order and a reasonable deposit. Ships will be built and shipped in the order of being ordered with time and date being the primary determining factor. Look for Ed Dyar or myself at the convention and we will gladly accept your order.
The display at Branson will consist (at least) of the following: (All are built in the 1:160 scale unless noted by *)
1 - 1157 Class LST
(This LST will remain behind for the Terrell County's
reunion in October)
2 to 3 - WWII era LST's (Type I)
1 - LSD Ashland Class
(LSD's are currently under construction)
1 - LSD Ashland class * 1:192
(LSD's are currently under construction)
2 - LSM's
2 - LCI's
3 - Mk V LCT's (1:87, 1:160 & 1:192 Scales)
3 - Mk VI LCT's ( as above)
Several Sets of Causeways (WWII & VN)
( 1:160 & 1:192 Scales)
Warping Tug * (1:87 & 1:160)
Rhino Raft (!:160 & !:192)
Rhino Raft * ( 1:160 & 1:192)
PT Boat (PT “109”)
There maybe additional amphibious ships available.
Some 1:87 scale vehicles and a good number of 1:160 Scale vehicles to add some sense of scale.
We Shall be at the reunion for the entire time except for most of Thursday the 26th.
Have a safe trip to and from the convention.
Jim Craven
QMC (SW) USN Ret, |
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Jim Craven |
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Buddy LST 1126 |
8/15/2011 8:50 am CDT |
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Jim Craven |
8/15/2011 10:08 am CDT |
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Jim Craven |
8/17/2011 9:48 pm CDT |
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Buddy LST 1126 |
8/18/2011 4:03 pm CDT |
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Jim Craven |
8/18/2011 8:49 pm CDT |
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On May 21, 2005 a monument was unveiled in Seneca, Illinois, dedicated to all the workers, who built 157 LSTs at the Seneca “Prairie Shipyard” as well as all those who served on any LST during World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam. The monument contains seals of the US Navy, the US Coast Guard, the British LST Association, and the sponsoring organization, the Illinois LST Association.
The monument contains a sculpture of an LST on top of the gray marble center section. On the two flanking black marble sections are etchings of an LST being launched, an LST beached and unloading its cargo of tanks, and a woman shipyard welder. On the sides of the black sections all 157 LSTs constructed at Seneca are listed The monument stands in Crotty Park in Seneca, on property adjacent to the old Chicago Bridge and Iron shipyard.
Approximately 500 people from all over the country and Great Britain attended the dedication. After the dedication, approximately 200 of those in attendance gathered together for a catered lunch.
About 27,000 people worked at the shipyard during World War II. A number of those and/or their descendants attended the ceremony. They are rightly proud of their contribution to the war effort, as is the city of Seneca, Illinois, the home of the “Prairie Shipyard”.
During World War
2 there were 1051 LST's (Landing Ship Tank) built to carry
troops and supplies to American and Allied troops fighting
in Europe and the Pacific theaters. When WW2 ended most of
the LST's were scrapped, modified, or given to Navies of
other countries. Some remained in service and saw action in
Korea, Viet Nam, and even the Cuban Blockade.
A few WW2 type
LST's remain in service today, but not in the USA.
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