TF40
Ship Number
1325
Vessel Type
Landing Ship
Built
Belfast
Yard
Musgrave Yard
Slip Number
12
Launch Date
September 22, 1945
Delivered
January 26, 1946
Owner
Admiralty
Weight
4273 grt
BP Length
330 feet
Breadth
54 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
10 knots
Propulsion
Triple expansion, 2 shafts. IHP 5500
Official No.
Registered
Fate
-
 TF40

[Typical LST MK3]

All cargoes could be discharged through the bow door mechanism which was fitted with a 23 feet by 14 feet ramp.
Inside was a second ramp (50 feet by 11 feet) connecting the enclosed tank deck to the open upper deck.
The tank deck was 204 feet 6 inches long and 28 feet to 29 feet 6 inches wide.