The 393 Preservation Association in Muskegon, Michigan is restoring a Landing Ship Tank, and opening it in May for tours. The ship won battle stars for the occupation of Sicily, the invasion of Salerno, and the D-day invasion at Normandy
USS LST 393 is located at the Mart Dock, on the Muskegon Lake waterfront , just off Shoreline Drive in the heart of downtown Muskegon, Michigan.
The USS LST 393 was launched in Newport News, Virginia on November 11, 1942. Immediately after sea trials, she went to work in the defense of her country in Europe. Over nine thousand soldiers made their way to the front aboard LST 393, as well as 3, 248 vehicles. She also carried over five thousand prisoners and, during her service, logged 51, 817 nautical miles. The LST 393 made 75 voyages to foreign shores on three continents, including 30 round trips to the beaches of Normandy. She won battle stars for her service in the occupation of Sicily, the invasion of Salerno, and the D-day invasion at Normandy and was decommissioned in 1946.
Another restored LST that served at Sicly, Salerno, & Normandy is LST 325 in Evansville, IN.