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LST 493 (2196 words) |
 | LST 493 was laid down on 9 August 1943 at Evansville, Indiana, by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Co.; launched on 4 October 1943; sponsored by Mrs. |
| October 4, 1943, LST 493, the 48th ship produced at Evansville, slid into the river and began her journey as one of the many unsung heroes of W.W. After arriving at Naval Station New Orleans, Louisiana commissioning began at 1645 on December, 13, 1943. |
| Finally, the 493 was directed to the shore and she beached at 1431, June 7, on Gold beach, King Red Sector to offload troops and equipment. |
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