Landing Ship Medium
The LSM-1-class Landing Ship Medium (LSM) 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). They were capable of carrying between three to five tanks, and 54 troops. Their armament consisted of two 40 mm guns, and four 20 mm guns.
| Name | Acquired | Formerly | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVNS Lam Giang (HQ-402) | October 1956 | USS LSM-226 | Scuttled to prevent capture by North Vietnam, 2 May 1975 |
| RVNS Ninh Giang (HQ-403) | October 1956 | USS LSM-85 | Captured by North Vietnam, 30 April 1975, and to Vietnam People's Navy. |
| RVNS Hương Giang (HQ-404) | 1 August 1961 | USS Oceanside (LSM-175) | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. To Philippine Navy as BRP Batanes (LP-65). |
| RVNS Tiền Giang (HQ-405) | 20 June 1962 | USS LSM-313 | Captured by North Vietnam, 30 April 1975, and to Vietnam People's Navy. Scrapped 1990. |
| RVNS Hậu Giang (HQ-406) | ? | USS LSM-276 | Scuttled May 1975. Raised and to Vietnam People's Navy until 1989. |
Two further ships - USS LSM-355 and USS LSM-58 - were also transferred to the VVN, though their names and numbers are unknown.
- USS LSM-58 was transferred to South Vietnam in April 1956, but was returned to U.S. custody on 29 May 1956.
- USS LSM-355 was transferred to South Vietnam in December 1955, escaped to the Philippines on 30 April 1975, and served in the Philippine Navy until 1989.
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