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NewsSeptember 29, 2016

USS LST 325 in Cape Girardeau

The USS LST 325 is open for tours Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau. The only fully operational World War II Landing Ship, Tank will be docked through Oct. 3.

Fred Lynch
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Visitors board the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at the Cape Girardeau riverfront. The last World War II fully operational Landing Ship, Tank will be on display through Oct. 3.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Visitors board the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at the Cape Girardeau riverfront. The last World War II fully operational Landing Ship, Tank will be on display through Oct. 3.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A communications display is seen aboard the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A communications display is seen aboard the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A model of a Landing Ship, Tank is seen aboard the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A model of a Landing Ship, Tank is seen aboard the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The tank deck of the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The tank deck of the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A MASH Jeep display is seen aboard the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A MASH Jeep display is seen aboard the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The tank deck of the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The tank deck of the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A fire proximity suit is on display aboard the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A fire proximity suit is on display aboard the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
Crew member Jack Stephenson of Moline, Illinois talks about the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
Crew member Jack Stephenson of Moline, Illinois talks about the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The galley of the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The galley of the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The wheelhouse of the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The wheelhouse of the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The Wardroom for officers on the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The Wardroom for officers on the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A display of a soldier climbing a cargo net is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 aboard the USS LST 352 docked at the Cape Girardeau riverfront.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A display of a soldier climbing a cargo net is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 aboard the USS LST 352 docked at the Cape Girardeau riverfront.
The captain's quarters on the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The captain's quarters on the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A Higgins boat on the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A Higgins boat on the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Capt. Bob Kubota discusses the 40mm Bofers cannon Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 with Cape Girardeau police officers Matthew Peters, left, and Brad Smith aboard the USS LST 325 that will be open for tours through Oct. 3 at the Cape Girardeau riverfront. The ship is the last fully operational Landing Ship, Tank used in World War II.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Capt. Bob Kubota discusses the 40mm Bofers cannon Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 with Cape Girardeau police officers Matthew Peters, left, and Brad Smith aboard the USS LST 325 that will be open for tours through Oct. 3 at the Cape Girardeau riverfront. The ship is the last fully operational Landing Ship, Tank used in World War II.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
Troop berthing on the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
Troop berthing on the USS LST 325 is seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A crew bunk display on the USS LST 325 are seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
A crew bunk display on the USS LST 325 are seen Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
Gene Colyer, left, Carrie Whitsel and David Hente pose for a photo Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at the USS LST 325 docked at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
Gene Colyer, left, Carrie Whitsel and David Hente pose for a photo Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at the USS LST 325 docked at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
Robert Harper, left, and Don Brilliant pose for a photo Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at the USS LST 325 docked at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
Robert Harper, left, and Don Brilliant pose for a photo Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at the USS LST 325 docked at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com James Goodall of Utica, Kentucky portrays Gen. George S. Patton on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 as he presents an overview of the USS LST 325 to students from Puxico, Missouri at the Cape Girardeau riverfront.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com James Goodall of Utica, Kentucky portrays Gen. George S. Patton on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 as he presents an overview of the USS LST 325 to students from Puxico, Missouri at the Cape Girardeau riverfront.
Visitors board the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
Visitors board the USS LST 325 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com James Goodall of Utica, Kentucky portrays Gen. George S. Patton on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 as he presents an overview of the USS LST 325 at the Cape Girardeau riverfront.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com James Goodall of Utica, Kentucky portrays Gen. George S. Patton on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 as he presents an overview of the USS LST 325 at the Cape Girardeau riverfront.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The USS LST 325 is docked Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
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The USS LST 325 is open for tours Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau. The only fully operational World War II Landing Ship, Tank will be docked through Oct. 3.

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