The LST Association Links can be found at: http://www.abiz4me.com/lst.html
.........and yes, I think an LST IS AN MV!
I've been following this group for about 3-4 years now. The Greek Navy GAVE
them the LST for their museum. Unfortunately, our own State Department (one
particular guy) held up the approval to return it. It was considered
Significant Military Equipment. Fortunately, a letter writing campaign
fixed the problem. I know I wrote both Senators and my representative. All
responded positively and supported the bill allowing the LSTs return,
despite the best efforts of the bureaucrats to stop it. It is nice to see
the good guys win.
I wish these gents well and Godspeed on their return trip.
Jim
>From: INDUSTELE@aol.com
>To: <mil-veh@mil-veh.org> (Military Vehicles Mailing List)
>Subject: Re: [MV] Veterans set sail in an LST
>Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 15:18:59 EST
>
>In a message dated 12/11/00 2:02:29 PM Central Standard Time,
>nigel@milweb.net writes:
>
><< Anyone else have anymore info on it? >>
>
>Nigel, the only other info I have is that they are headed to Mobile,
>Alabama
>to join the vessle with the display there. There is already the USS
>Alabama
>battleship and a WWII US Submarine the USS Drum, as well as other items on
>stationary display.
>
>The local news said last night that the US Coast Guard is giving them
>trouble
>because they don't have a stand-by generator or sufficient "life saving"
>equipment. Hope they make it. Won't be the first time a ship bound for
>Alabama had to slip the ropes and slip out of the harbor during the night.
>
>Tom Campbell - Birmingham, Alabama USA
>
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