USS Terrell County (LST-1157)
USS Terrell County (LST-1157), originally USS LST-1157, was a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy in 1952. Named for Terrell County, Texas, and Terrell County, Georgia, she was the only U.S. Navy vessel to bear the name. She was later lent to Greece and subsequently sold to Greece, being renamed HNS Oinoussai (L-104) in Greek service.
Read more about USS Terrell County (LST-1157): Early Career, Vietnam War Service, Decommissioning and Transfer To Greece
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