HMS LST-9

HMS LST-9 was an LST-1 class tank landing ship of the Royal Navy. LST-9 served in the European and Pacific Theaters of Operations and was returned to the United States Navy in 1946.

Construction
LST-9 was laid down on 9 August 1942 at Dravo Corporation in Pittsburgh, launched on 14 November 1942, sponsored by Mrs. Katherine Moxin; and commissioned into the Royal Navy on 20 March 1943.

Service History
LST-9 sailed from New York for the Mediterranean in convoy UGS8A on 14 May 1943. She participated in the invasion of Sicily, landings at Reggio, Vibo Valenta, Anzio and Normandy in the European Theatre. She was repaired at Antwerp in spring 1945 and was transferred to the Eastern Fleet. LST-9 also participated in the landings in Malaya, Operation Zipper. She was paid off on 4 May 1946 at Subic Bay, returned to the US Navy on 1 June 1946, struck on 5 September 1948 and sold on the same day to Bosey, Philippines.