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LST-766

LST-766 was laid down on 13 July 1944 at Ambridge, Pa., by the American Bridge Co.; launched on 30 August 1944; sponsored by Mrs. C. E. Egeler; and commissioned on 25 September 1944.

Following World War II, LST-766 performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until mid-October 1945. She was decommissioned on 19 March 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 5 June that same year. On 24 December 1946, the ship was sold to Pedro Bidegaray for operation.