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USS Blanco County

tank landing ship

IMO 7609908
MMSI
active

Current position

No live position received yet. Identity and particulars below.

Identity & particulars

Name
USS Blanco County
IMO number
7609908
MMSI
Call sign
Flag
Vessel type
tank landing ship
Gross tonnage
Deadweight (DWT)
Length overall
Beam
Year built
Builder
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Registered owner

Particulars are enriched from public sources as they become available. Position & identity are derived live from AIS.

About USS Blanco County

USS Blanco County (LST-344) was an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Blanco County, Texas, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. LST-344 was laid down on 18 October 1942 by the Norfolk Navy Yard; launched on 15 December 1942; sponsored by Mrs. H. H. Ward; and commissioned on 14 January 1943.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is USS Blanco County now?
USS Blanco County has not transmitted a live position recently. Its identity and particulars are kept on this page, and its position will appear here the moment it is detected on AIS again.
What kind of ship is USS Blanco County?
USS Blanco County is a tank landing ship.
Who owns USS Blanco County?
USS Blanco County is operated by United States Navy. Ownership data is compiled from public registries and shown free on Seadar.
Has USS Blanco County been detained or sanctioned?
No detentions or sanctions for USS Blanco County appear in the public sources Seadar tracks (USCG PSIX inspections and the OFAC SDN list).

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