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Resolution now docked in [[Tuas Naval Base]], [[Singapore]] to this day as a [[training ship]] since 2000s and sometimes spotted holding containers on its deck.<ref /> RSS ''Resolution'' is last in existence of the [[LST-542-class tank landing ship|LST-542-class]] in the [[Republic of Singapore Navy]].<ref />
Resolution now docked in [[Tuas Naval Base]], [[Singapore]] to this day as a [[training ship]] since 2000s and sometimes spotted holding containers on its deck.<ref /> RSS ''Resolution'' is last in existence of the [[LST-542-class tank landing ship|LST-542-class]] in the [[Republic of Singapore Navy]].<ref />


'''USS ''LST-629''''' originally was a [[United States Navy]] {{sclass-|LST-542|tank landing ship}} built during [[World War II]] and in commission from 1944 to 1946 and again in the late 1952. She was sold to the [[Republic of Singapore Navy]] and renamed RSS ''Excellence'' (L-202).
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==References==

<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tank Landing Ship LST|url=https://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160629.htm|access-date=2020-07-28|website=www.navsource.org}}</ref>

== Construction and commissioning ==
USS ''LST-629'' was laid down on 13 April 1944 at [[Seneca, Illinois]], by the [[Chicago Bridge and Iron Company]]. She was [[Ship naming and launching|launched]] on 8 July 1944 and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] on 28 July 1944 with a [[Lieutenant]] David C. Holly in command.<ref>{{Cite web|title=USS LST 629 (LST 629) of the US Navy - American Tank landing ship of the LST (Mk 2) class - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net|url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/11689.html|access-date=2020-07-28|website=uboat.net}}</ref>

== Service in United States Navy ==
=== 1940s ===
During [[World War II]], ''LST-629'' was assigned to the [[Pacific War|Asiatic-Pacific Campaign]] and participated in [[Invasion of Lingayen Gulf]] from 8 to 18 January 1945. She also participating in the [[Mindanao|Mindanao Islands landing]] from 17 to 23 April 1945. ''LST-629'' participated in [[Battle of Okinawa|Okinawa Gunto Operations]], the invasion of southern [[Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa]] on 12 to 30 June 1945. ''LST-629'' was assigned to China service from 20 to 26 December 1945 and was decommissioned on 4 March 1946, assigned for [[Naval Forces Japan (United States)|Commander Naval Forces Far East]] (COMNAVFE) [[Shipping Control Authority for Japan]] (SCAJAP) and redesignated as '''Q083'''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LST-629|url=http://public1.nhhcaws.local/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/l/lst-629.html|access-date=2020-07-28|website=public1.nhhcaws.local|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== 1950s-1960s ===
''LST-629'' was transferred to the [[Military Sealift Command|Military Sea Transportation Service]] (MSTS), 31 March 1952 and redesignated as '''USNS T-LST-629'''.

== Service in Republic of Singapore Navy ==
=== 1970s ===
''T-LST-629'' was on loan since 1 July 1971 but finally sold to [[Singapore]] on 5 December 1975 and was renamed as ''RSS Excellence'' (L-202).

=== 1980s-1990s ===
RSS ''Resolution'' participated in [[East Coast Park|Bedok Jetty]] exercise in late 1980s alongside her sister ship [[USS LST-649|RSS Resolution (L-204)]].<ref /><ref />RSS ''Excellence'' and 4 of her sister ships were decommissioned in 1999 following the newly commissioned [[RSS Endurance (LS-207)]].

=== 2000s-2010s ===
Resolution now docked in [[Changi Naval Base]], [[Singapore]] to this day as a [[training ship]] since 2000s and sometimes spotted holding containers on its deck.<ref /> RSS ''Resolution'' is last in existence of the [[LST-542-class tank landing ship|LST-542-class]] in the [[Republic of Singapore Navy]].<ref />

== Awards and honors ==

* [[China Service Medal]]
* [[American Campaign Medal]]
* [[Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal|Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal]] (3 awards)
* [[World War II Victory Medal (United States)|World War II Victory Medal]]
* [[Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation|Philippines Presidential Unit Citation]]
* [[Philippine Liberation Medal|Philippines Liberation Medal]] (2 awards)

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== References ==
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Revision as of 11:25, 28 July 2020

History
United States
NameUSS LST-629
BuilderChicago Bridge and Iron Company, Seneca, Illinois
Laid down13 April 1944
Launched8 July 1944
Commissioned28 July 1944
RenamedUSNS T-LST-629
Decommissioned4 March 1946
Recommissioned31 March 1952
Decommissioned15 June 1973
FateSold to Republic of Singapore Navy, 5 December 1975
Singapore
NameRSS Excellence
NamesakeExcellence
Acquired5 December 1975
Commissioned1 July 1971 (on loan)
Decommissioned1999
HomeportChangi Naval Base, Singapore
IdentificationL-202
StatusFate Unknown
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass-
Displacement
  • 1,625 long tons (1,651 t) light
  • 4,080 long tons (4,145 t) full
Length328 ft (99.97 m)
Beam50 ft (15.24 m)
Draught
  • Bow 2'-4", stern 7'-6" (unloaded)
  • bow 8'-2", stern 14'-1" (unloaded)Error: has synonymous parameter (help)
Draft
  • Unloaded :
  • 2 ft 4 in (0.71 m) forward
  • 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) aft
  • Loaded :
  • 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) forward
  • 14 ft 1 in (4.29 m) aftError: has synonymous parameter (help)
Depth8' fwd; 14'-4" aft (full load)
PropulsionTwo General Motors 12-567 diesel engines, two shafts, twin rudders
Speed12 knots (22 km/h)
Boats & landing
craft carried		Two LCVPs
Troops16 officers, 147 enlisted men
Complement7 officers, 104 enlisted men
Armament
Aviation facilitiesDeck as helipad

USS LST-629 originally was a United States Navy Template:Sclass- built during World War II and in commission from 1944 to 1946 and again in the late 1952. She was sold to the Republic of Singapore Navy and renamed RSS Excellence (L-202).[1]

Construction and commissioning

USS LST-629 was laid down on 13 April 1944 at Seneca, Illinois, by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company. She was launched on 8 July 1944 and commissioned on 28 July 1944 with a Lieutenant David C. Holly in command.

Service in United States Navy

1940s

During World War II, LST-629 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and participated in Invasion of Lingayen Gulf from 8 to 18 January 1945. She also participating in the Mindanao Islands landing from 17 to 23 April 1945. LST-629 was assigned to China service from 20 to 26 December 1945 and was decommissioned on 4 March 1946, assigned for Commander Naval Forces Far East (COMNAVFE) Shipping Control Authority for Japan (SCAJAP) and redesignated as Q083.

1950s

LST-649 was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), 31 March 1952 and redesignated as USNS T-LST-649.

1960s

T-LST-649 made a trip to Vietnam during the Vietnam War carrying cargos. She beached at a ramp north of Chu Lai Vietnam Marine compound on 12 March 1966. She was stricken and decommissioned in late 1960s.

Service in Republic of Singapore Navy

1970s

T-LST-649 was on loan since 1 July 1971 but finally sold to Singapore on 5 December 1975 and was renamed as RSS Resolution (L-204).

Resolution was docked alongside Bedok Jetty to support Operation Thunderstorm. The Vietnamese refugees took shelter inside of Resolution until the storm passed. who landed at Tanjong Rhu in a fishing trawler were provided with fuel and supplies to leave Singapore for another destination on 18 December 1978.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page).

1980s-1990s

RSS Resolution participated in Bedok Jetty exercise in late 1980s alongside her sister ship RSS Excellence (L-202).Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page).Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page). RSS Resolution and 4 of her sister ships were decommissioned in 1999 following the newly commissioned RSS Endurance (LS-207).

2000s-2010s

Resolution now docked in Tuas Naval Base, Singapore to this day as a training ship since 2000s and sometimes spotted holding containers on its deck.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page). RSS Resolution is last in existence of the LST-542-class in the Republic of Singapore Navy.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page).

USS LST-629 originally was a United States Navy Template:Sclass- built during World War II and in commission from 1944 to 1946 and again in the late 1952. She was sold to the Republic of Singapore Navy and renamed RSS Excellence (L-202).

[2]

Construction and commissioning

USS LST-629 was laid down on 13 April 1944 at Seneca, Illinois, by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company. She was launched on 8 July 1944 and commissioned on 28 July 1944 with a Lieutenant David C. Holly in command.[3]

Service in United States Navy

1940s

During World War II, LST-629 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and participated in Invasion of Lingayen Gulf from 8 to 18 January 1945. She also participating in the Mindanao Islands landing from 17 to 23 April 1945. LST-629 participated in Okinawa Gunto Operations, the invasion of southern Okinawa on 12 to 30 June 1945. LST-629 was assigned to China service from 20 to 26 December 1945 and was decommissioned on 4 March 1946, assigned for Commander Naval Forces Far East (COMNAVFE) Shipping Control Authority for Japan (SCAJAP) and redesignated as Q083.[4]

1950s-1960s

LST-629 was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), 31 March 1952 and redesignated as USNS T-LST-629.

Service in Republic of Singapore Navy

1970s

T-LST-629 was on loan since 1 July 1971 but finally sold to Singapore on 5 December 1975 and was renamed as RSS Excellence (L-202).

1980s-1990s

RSS Resolution participated in Bedok Jetty exercise in late 1980s alongside her sister ship RSS Resolution (L-204).Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page).Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page).RSS Excellence and 4 of her sister ships were decommissioned in 1999 following the newly commissioned RSS Endurance (LS-207).

2000s-2010s

Resolution now docked in Changi Naval Base, Singapore to this day as a training ship since 2000s and sometimes spotted holding containers on its deck.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page). RSS Resolution is last in existence of the LST-542-class in the Republic of Singapore Navy.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page).

Awards and honors

References

  1. ^ "Tank Landing Ship LST". navsource.org. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  2. ^ "Tank Landing Ship LST". www.navsource.org. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  3. ^ "USS LST 629 (LST 629) of the US Navy - American Tank landing ship of the LST (Mk 2) class - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net". uboat.net. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  4. ^ "LST-629". public1.nhhcaws.local. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
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