HM LST-418

HMS LST-418 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship that was transferred to the Royal Navy during World War II. As with many of her class, the ship was never named. Instead, she was referred to by her hull designation.

Construction
LST-418 was laid down on 2 November 1942, under Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 938, by the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, Maryland; launched 30 November 1942; then transferred to the United Kingdom and commissioned on 29 January 1943.

Service history
LST-418 proceeded south to the Mediterranean and participated in Operation Shingle. She was struck by a Gnat from GS U-230 at 15:11 on 16 February 1944, 8 km northwest of Punta Papa, Ponza Island.41°N, 12.91667°W USS LCI(L)-194 was able to rescue her crew members. LST-418 was struck from the Navy list on 16 May 1944.