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Naval History and Heritage Command

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LST-1133

LST-1133 was laid down on 16 December 1944 at Seneca, III., by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.; launched on 10 March 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Theodora S. Tillman; and placed in partial commission on 23 March 1945.

Decommissioned on 17 April 1945, LST-1133 underwent conversion to a motor torpedo boat tender, re-commissioning as Chiron (AGP-18) (q.v.) on 18 September 1945.