Allied Warships of WWII - Tank landing ship HMS LST 3028 - uboat.net It was a Tank landing ship of the LST (Mk 3) class.
Hi Keith, not a lot I'm afraid.... LST 3028 (3) Builder - Hull, Engines - Stephen, Fullerton, Hodgarth & Barclay. Launched - 16 November 1944. Fate - Snowden Smith (1946) Scrapped Spezia 14 January 1961. Could carry - 15 at 40 ton or 27 at 25 ton tanks. 1 LCT (5) or 7 LCM (7) or 14 at 3 ton lorries and 168 troops.
Warship Commands listed for J T Hamlyn, RNR Ship Type From To HMS LST 428 (LST 428) Tank landing ship Jul 1943 early 1945 HMS LST 3028 (LST 3028) Tank landing ship 17 Mar 1945 Oct 1945 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1 JANUARY, 1945 ADMIRALTY Whitehall, 1st January, 1945. The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Distinguished Service Order and to approve the following awards for gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy, or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding the high traditions of the Royal Navy: The Distinguished Service Cross Acting Temporary Lieutenant-Commander Jack Trelawney Hamlyn, R.N.R.
Hello Keith, 'SNOWDEN SMITH' official number 181635. Snowden Smith Built by Alexander Stephen and engined by Fullerton, Hodgarth & Barclay. It was launched on 16th November 1944. Transferred on charter to the War Office in 1946 when it was named SNOWDEN SMITH. Operated as a troop carrier, being managed for the War Department by the Atlantic Steam Navigation Company. Became mercantile ELBANO PRIMO in 1964. Sold and scrapped Italy 1969. Regards Hugh
Hello Keith, 'SNOWDEN SMITH' official number 181635. Snowden Smith Built by Alexander Stephen and engined by Fullerton, Hodgarth & Barclay. It was launched on 16th November 1944. Transferred on charter to the War Office in 1946 when it was named SNOWDEN SMITH. Operated as a troop carrier, being managed for the War Department by the Atlantic Steam Navigation Company. Became mercantile ELBANO PRIMO in 1964. Sold and scrapped Italy 1969. Thanks Hugh Regards Keith
Just joined today and browsing I noticed a post from Keith in April last year asking for details of SS Snowden Smith. It may be of interest that this vessel was used to transport 16 LAA Regt from Malta to Cyprus to provide defence for Akrotiri airport during the Suez campaign. I remember vividly being told that the Med was always calm and having just come through a violent storm in the Bay of Biscay I was much relieved. Within twenty four hours most were playing Hughie over the side due to a truly violent storm!
Thanks for that carrots. I'll add a link to the photo. http://rfanostalgia.org/gallery3/index.php/RFA-AMPHIBIOUS/Army/Army-Landing-Ships/Snowden-Smith
Hi Keith, just joined after searching for images of the Snowden Smith. My father James Ronald Smith was a merchant officer and volunteered as a civilian to be the 3rd Engineer officer to take troops and tanks to the suez during the crisis. There had been a serious accident on the ship prior to his trip where the pressurised engine room had been compromised and the flame blowback fatally wounded one of the crew. Hence taking some experienced civilian crew. Too dumb to be scared he told me. I don't think so! Anyway I have some funny stories about Hua trip. Like sharing his cabin with and a tank commanding officer who brought his shotguns, tennis gear, golf gear etc. All of it crammed into a one person cabin. I too am looking for info and a good image.
