Hospital
The LSM-1-class Landing Ship Medium (LSM-H) were amphibious assault ships designed to carry men and vehicles onto a hostile shore. They were 530-ton, 203-foot (62 m) vessels, with a crew of 58, and a top speed of 13.3 knots (24.6 km/h; 15.3 mph). In this case they were modified to act as hospital ships.
| Name | Acquired | Formerly | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVNS Hát Giang (HQ-400) | Unknown | USS LSM-335 | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. To Philippine Navy as BRP Western Samar (LP-66). |
| RVNS Hàn Giang (HQ-401) | October 1955 | USS LSM-110 | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. To Philippine Navy and cannibalized for spare parts. Scrapped, 9 June 1976. |
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