USS LST-6

USS LST-6 was an LST-1-class tank landing ship of the United States Navy. LST-6 served in the European Theater of Operations, participating in the Allied invasion of Sicily, the Salerno Landings, and the Normandy landings. She hit a mine in the English Channel on 17 November 1944 and sank in six fathoms (36 feet) of water the same day.

LST-6 was laid down on 20 July 1942 at Dravo Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware, launched on 21 October 1942, sponsored by Mrs. H. E. Haven; and commissioned on 30 January 1943.

LST-6 was assigned to the European Theatre and participated in the following operations, for which she received three battle stars:

LST-6 participated in the landings at Omaha Beach as part of Assault Group O3. In August 1944, Lieutenant W.H. Weddle took command. LST-6 struck a mine and sank in the English Channel while returning from a supply movement from Portland to Rouen on 17 November 1944. She was struck from the Navy List on 22 December 1944.

 This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.