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Landing Ship, Tank - LST Mk.3 - Modifications For Landing Craft
... These craft, which were 58 ft (18 m) long and weighed about 28 tons, were carried transversely on the upper deck of the ship ... were hoisted on by means of a specially fitted 30-ton derrick This 30 ton derrick replaced a 15-ton derrick, two of which were the standard fit of the LST (3) ... The 30-ton derrick was taller and generally more substantial than the 15 ton one ...
... These craft, which were 58 ft (18 m) long and weighed about 28 tons, were carried transversely on the upper deck of the ship ... were hoisted on by means of a specially fitted 30-ton derrick This 30 ton derrick replaced a 15-ton derrick, two of which were the standard fit of the LST (3) ... The 30-ton derrick was taller and generally more substantial than the 15 ton one ...
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