Naval History and Heritage Command

LST-35 was laid down on 20 March 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched on 30 June 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Samuel G. Cooper; and transferred to the government of Greece on 18 August 1943 with which she served through the remainder of World War II. She was sold to the government of Greece in January 1947 and served there as Chios (L-195). Her name was struck from the Navy list on 23 June 1947.