USS LST-521

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Identity & particulars

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USS LST-521

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6415518

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Naval vessel

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About USS LST-521

USS Cape May County (LST-521) was an LST-491-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Cape May County, New Jersey, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. LST-521 was laid down on 4 October 1943 at Seneca, Illinois by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; launched on 13 December 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Sexton; and commissioned on 9 February 1944. During World War II, USS LST-521 was assigned to the European Theater and participated in the Invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Upon her return to the United States, she was decommissioned on 21 October 1945. Later reactivated (date unknown), assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) and placed in service as USNS T-LST-521, the tank landing ship was placed out of service (date unknown) and redesignated USS Cape May County (LST-521) on 1 July 1955.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is USS LST-521 now?

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What kind of ship is USS LST-521?

USS LST-521 is a naval vessel.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for USS LST-521?

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Sister ships

Ships of the same class, LST-491-class tank landing ship (source: Wikidata).

• CAPE HENLOPENIMO 5381978Passenger ship · built 1944
• USS Chase CountyIMO 8327246Naval vessel
• USS LST-511IMO 5138656Naval vessel
• USS LST-528IMO 5254826Naval vessel