LST 325 - A Photo Tour

[55rab]

LST 325, a sailing museum, is the only ex-Navy vessel that travels and is in working order. LST 325 is one of two from WWII in the U.S. to be preserved. It’s main deck still houses original anti-aircraft weapons. I recently visited the ship while it was berthed on the Illinois river in Peoria.

You can view more information and see more photos by clicking the link to http://www.germanhelmetdepot.com/html/lst_325.html

Enjoy the show ! !
RichB

[55rab]

One of the anti-aircraft guns.

[55rab]

View of the deck.

[Ralph P]

Rich - Thanks for taking the time to start this thread and posting the pictures of the LST-325. I for sure would be interested in seeing anymore unique photos that you took that may not be on he other web site...

[55rab]

I have quite a few other photos. Is there any particular area of interest you have ?

[Ralph P]

Thanks for your follow up post. I would be interested in seeing more of the below deck, pilot house and radio room. Thanks...

[peleliuexplorer]

Cool post, thaks for sharing the photos. Where did that LST serve during WWII?

Thanks, Eric

[55rab]

LST 325 served in the Mediterranean, Sicily and Normandy in the European theater. One day before she was to sail for the Pacific, Japan surrendered.

Here is another shot of the helm.

[55rab]

The chartroom - note the mouthpiece in the upper right hand corner.

[55rab]

Vintage typewritter (ALL CAPS) and morse code keypad.

[55rab]

Modern day navigational equipment.

[55rab]

Interior of the ambulance.

[55rab]

Below deck - not handicapped accessible ! !

[55rab]

Another view of the bunks.

[55rab]

The Captain's cabin.