Catahoula Parish is not normally a name associated with U.S. Naval history. But did you know that there was a Navy ship named the USS Catahoula Parish? Originally hull numbered the LST-528, this landing ship for tanks was first launched January 11, 1943. She participated heavily in the European theatre during World War II. Its main function was serving as a supply ship shuttling supplies across…
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