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Friday, 10 September 2021

Taiwanese Landing Ship, Tank (LST) Chung Cheng (207) 1950s

Reported as broken up in 1958. In 1958-1959 believed to be lost while the pennant 208 was supplied to a newly purchased LST. Displacement 1.653-4.080 (full load) tons and as dimensions 316 (waterline)-328 (over all) x 50 x 14 (maximum) feet. Armament consisted of 6-4cm anti aircraft guns and 12-2cm anti aircraft guns. The diesel machinery supplied 1.700 bhp via 2 shafts allowing a speed of 11 knots. Crew numbered 117 men.

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