Restoration
The former Washtenaw County is undergoing restoration at Astoria, Oregon, by volunteers of the Amphibious Forces Memorial Museum/LST-1166 Partners. She would become the centerpiece of their museum collection if completed. Since 2003, the ship has been moored in a backwater of the Columbia River near Rainier, Oregon. Since 2005, several cases of metal theft from her have been reported to local authorities. In 2007, it was determined that more than 100,000 USD in materials have been stolen, including brass coverings over generators and motors, lift boats, and plumbing. It also has been reported that thieves ripped asbestos up to get to wire and piping on the ship, and that the thieves caused extensive flooding damage. Her future is currently in doubt due to the amount of damage and environmental problems, and a lack of funding to fix them.
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