USS LCI(L)-19
 USS LCI(L)-19 near Bizerte, Tunisia | |
| History | |
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 United States | |
| Name: | USS LCI(L)-19 / USS LCI(G)-19 |
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| Commissioned: | 11 December 1942 |
| Struck: | 1946 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Landing Craft Infantry |
| Displacement: | 216 t.(light), 234 t.(landing), 389 t.(loaded) |
| Length: | 158 ft 5.5 in (48.298 m) |
| Beam: | 23 ft 3 in (7.09 m) |
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| Propulsion: | 2 sets of 4 General Motors diesels, 4 per shaft, BHP 1,600, twin variable pitch propellers |
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| Endurance: | 4,000 miles at 12 knots, loaded, 500 miles at 15 knots; and 110 tons of fuel |
| Capacity: | 75 tons cargo |
| Troops: | 6 Officers, 182 Enlisted |
| Complement: | 3 officers, 21 enlisted |
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| Armor: | 2" plastic splinter protection on gun turrets, conning tower, and pilot house |
USS LCI(L)-19 was an amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1943 by the United States Navy and assigned to the Mediterranean theater during World War II. As part of Operation Husky, LCI(L)-19 participated in the allied landings in Sicily from 9 - 15 July 1943. From 9 - 21 September 1943 LCI(L)-19 took part in the Salerno landings during Operation Avalanche.
LCI(L)-19 saw action during Operation Shingle as part of the Anzio and Nettuno advanced landings on 22 January - 5 February 1944. She took part in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of southern France, from 15 August - 28 September 1944. After her service in the Mediterranean LCI(L)-19 was transferred to Pacific theater.
On 15 July 1945 LCI(L)-19 was re-designated Landing Craft Guns LCI(G)-19. Following the end of World War II, LCI(G)-19 served in the occupation of the Far East.
After decommissioning, LCI(G)-19 was sold on 5 February 1947.
See Also:
- Landing Craft Infantry
- List of United States Navy Landing Craft Infantry (LCI)
- List of United States Navy amphibious warfare ships
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
References
- "USS LCI(L)-19" NavSource Online. NavSource Naval History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
- "Landing Craft, Infantry (Large) - LCI(L)" Shipbuilding History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.