Its design and capabilities influenced the development of subsequent amphibious landing ships. You can read more about the history of the LST 325 and her long journey home here.

The mission of The USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc. is to educate its visitors to the role of the LST in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. It is our desire to preserve the memory of these ships and all the …

Like many veterans, the LST 325 is retired after many years of faithful service. Today, she is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit corporation with the goal of sharing the history of these ships and their crew.

Visit the LST 325 in Evansville, Indiana: the only operational LST in WWII configuration afloat in US waters!

Visit the LST 325 in Evansville, Indiana: the only operational LST in WWII configuration afloat in US waters!

May 13, 2025 · Manuscript written by Leo L. Horton chronicling his service in the US Navy from 1941 through 1945, including time spent aboard the LST-325 during World War II. The manuscript is …

He joined the Navy in 1940 and served until he was MIA while onboard USS LST 342 & was given a memorial burial at sea in 1943. His work is prominently featured on the covers of The Invader (a …

Photocopy of F.J. Waller’s rendition of the LST-325. Photocopy of F.J. Waller’s painted rendition of LST-325 loading at Trebah Beach in Cornwall, England in preparation for the June 6, 1944 […]

May 13, 2025 · Visit the LST 325 in Evansville, Indiana: the only operational LST in WWII configuration afloat in US waters!

May 13, 2025 · Photocopy of F.J. Waller’s rendition of the LST-325. Photocopy of F.J. Waller’s painted rendition of LST-325 loading at Trebah Beach in Cornwall, England in preparation for the June 6, …