leader, to the Trojan War), she was the only US Naval vessel to bear the name.

Construction

Laid down as LST-948 on 25 August 1944, at Hingham, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem Hingham Shipyard; named Myrmidon 11 September 1944; launched 28 September 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Marguerite Ross; placed in reduced commission 19 October 1944; transferred to Jacksonville,

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