USS LCT-777
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USS LCT-777 |
| In service | January 1944 |
| Out of service | 1944 |
| Fate | Sunk, 06 June 1944 |
| General characteristics | |
| Propulsion | |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Complement | 1 Officer, 13 Enlisted |
| Armament |
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USS LCT-777 was a Mark 6 Landing Craft Tank of the United States Navy during World War II.
History
Built in 1943 at Mount Vernon, Ohio, LCT-777 was delivered to the Navy in January 1944. She was then assigned to LCT FLOTILLA SEVENTEEN, LCT GROUP FIVE ZERO. The LCT-777 took part in the Invasion of Normandy, where she was sunk stern-first[1] on 6 June 1944[2][3] by German naval mines about 500 yards off of Omaha Beach. As a result of the explosion, five sailors were killed, and another six were badly wounded. Four tanks were sunk with her.[4] She was stricken from the Naval Register on 27 November 1944.
Decorations
LCT-777 received one battle star.
References
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