USS LST-340

USS LST-340 - later known as USS Spark (IX-196) - was a LST-1-class tank landing ship that served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. LST-340 served in the Pacific theatre and, despite suffering severe damage from the enemy, was awarded three battle stars for her action in dangerous areas. She was declared too damaged to return to the United States, so she was then reassigned as a barracks ship at Saipan.

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1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

World War II Q362

1942-07-17T00:00:00Z

1942-07-17T00:00:00Z

keel laying

1942-11-08T00:00:00Z

1942-11-08T00:00:00Z

ship launching

1942-12-26T00:00:00Z

1942-12-26T00:00:00Z

ship commissioning

1944-10-24T00:00:00Z

1944-10-24T00:00:00Z

ship decommissioning

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LST-340 IX-196 Spark

USS LST-340 at pontoon pier on White Beach 2

LST-340 burning off Guadalcanal after bomb hit on 16 June 1943

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		LST-340 IX-196 Spark		Commons
commons	image		USS LST-340 at pontoon pier on White Beach 2		Commons
commons	image		LST-340 burning off Guadalcanal after bomb hit on 16 June 1943		Commons