USS LCI(L)-189

USS LCI(L)-189 was an amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1943 by the United States Navy and assigned to the Mediterranean theater during World War II. As part of Operation Husky, LCI(L)-189 participated in the allied landings in Sicily from 9–15 July 1943. From 9–21 September 1943 LCI(L)-189 took part in the Salerno landings during Operation Avalanche.

USS LCI(L)-189 (top) landing at Elba 17 June 1944
History
United States
Name	USS LCI(L)-189
Builder	Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company Kearny, New Jersey
Laid down	1942
Launched	January 1943
Commissioned	28 January 1943
Stricken	1946
General characteristics
Class and type	Landing Craft Infantry
Displacement	216 t.(light), 234 t.(landing), 389 t.(loaded)
Length	158 ft 5.5 in (48.298 m)
Beam	23 ft 3 in (7.09 m)
Draft	Light, 3 ft 1.5 in (0.953 m) mean Landing, 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m) fwd, 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) aft Loaded, 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) fwd, 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) aft
Propulsion	2 sets of 4 General Motors diesels, 4 per shaft, BHP 1,600, twin variable pitch propellers
Speed	16 knots (30 km/h) (max.) 14 knots (26 km/h) maximum continuous
Endurance	4,000 miles at 12 knots, loaded, 500 miles at 15 knots; and 110 tons of fuel
Capacity	75 tons cargo
Troops	6 Officers, 182 Enlisted
Complement	3 officers, 21 enlisted
Armament	4 × 20 mm AA guns 2 × .50" machine guns
Armor	2" plastic splinter protection on gun turrets, conning tower, and pilot house

LCI(L)-189 saw action during Operation Shingle as part of the Anzio and Nettuno advanced landings on 22 January 1944 and other west coast of Italy operations during February – March, 1944. She took part in the Elba and Pianosa landings on 17 June 1944 before being assigned to Operation Dragoon, the invasion of southern France, from 15 August – 16 September 1944.

LCI(L)-189 was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal on 24 November 1947.

See Also:

• Landing Craft Infantry
• List of United States Navy Landing Craft Infantry (LCI)
• List of United States Navy amphibious warfare ships

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

	Four Battle Stars, World War II
	American Campaign Medal
	European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
	World War II Victory Medal

References

• "USS LCI(L)-189" NavSource Online. NavSource Naval History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
• "Landing Craft, Infantry (Large) – LCI(L)" Shipbuilding History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.

External links

• http://www.usslci.com