USS LCI(L)-19

USS LCI(L)-19 was an amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1943 by the United States Navy and assigned to the Mediterranean theater during World War II. As part of Operation Husky, LCI(L)-19 participated in the allied landings in Sicily from 9–15 July 1943. From 9–21 September 1943 LCI(L)-19 took part in the Salerno landings during Operation Avalanche.

USS LCI(L)-19 near Bizerte, Tunisia
History
United States
Name	USS LCI(L)-19 / USS LCI(G)-19
Builder	New York Shipbuilding Camden, New Jersey
Commissioned	11 December 1942
Stricken	1946
General characteristics
Class and type	Landing Craft Infantry
Displacement	216 t.(light), 234 t.(landing), 389 t.(loaded)
Length	158 ft 5.5 in (48.298 m)
Beam	23 ft 3 in (7.09 m)
Draft	Light, 3 ft 1.5 in (0.953 m) mean Landing, 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m) fwd, 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) aft Loaded, 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) fwd, 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) aft
Propulsion	2 sets of 4 General Motors diesels, 4 per shaft, BHP 1,600, twin variable pitch propellers
Speed	16 knots (30 km/h) (max.) 14 knots (26 km/h) maximum continuous
Endurance	4,000 miles at 12 knots, loaded, 500 miles at 15 knots; and 110 tons of fuel
Capacity	75 tons cargo
Troops	6 Officers, 182 Enlisted
Complement	3 officers, 21 enlisted
Armament	4 × 20 mm AA guns 2 × .50" machine guns
Armor	2" plastic splinter protection on gun turrets, conning tower, and pilot house

LCI(L)-19 saw action during Operation Shingle as part of the Anzio and Nettuno advanced landings on 22 January – 5 February 1944. She took part in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of southern France, from 15 August – 28 September 1944. After her service in the Mediterranean LCI(L)-19 was transferred to Pacific theater.

On 15 July 1945 LCI(L)-19 was re-designated Landing Craft Guns LCI(G)-19. Following the end of World War II, LCI(G)-19 served in the occupation of the Far East.

After decommissioning, LCI(G)-19 was sold on 5 February 1947.

See also

• Landing Craft Infantry
• List of United States Navy Landing Craft Infantry (LCI)
• List of United States Navy amphibious warfare ships

Awards, citations and campaign ribbons

	Four Battle Stars, World War II
	China Service Medal
	American Campaign Medal
	European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
	Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal
	World War II Victory Medal
	Navy Occupation Service Medal

References

• "USS LCI(L)-19" NavSource Online. NavSource Naval History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
• "Landing Craft, Infantry (Large) – LCI(L)" Shipbuilding History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.

External links

• http://www.usslci.com