USS LST-380
USS "LST-380" was a of the United States Navy during World War II, later loaned to the Royal Navy. "LST-380" was laid down on 10 December 1942 at Quincy, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem Steel Company; launched on 10 February 1943; sponsored by Mrs. D. J. Callahan; and commissioned on 15 February 1943. During World War II, "LST-380" was assigned to the European theater and participated in the following operations: "LST-380" was transferred to the United Kingdom on 20 November 1944 and returned to United States Navy custody on 11 April 1946. On 7 June 1946, the tank landing  ship was sold to the United States Military Government, Korea, and struck from the Navy list on 19 July 1946. "LST-380" earned three battle stars for World War II service. M/V Salvage Chief. In 1948, Fred Devine of Portland, Oregon purchased the ex-"LST-380" to convert it for shallow-water salvage work.<ref name="Salute to M/V Salvage Chief"></ref> The bow doors were welded shut, extra anchor winches and anchors were added, and a helipad built on the aft deck. Renamed "Salvage Chief" and based in Astoria, Oregon, the ship assisted in rescue and recovery operations along the Pacific Coast  from 1949 to 2015. Notable salvage operations included the "SS Yorkmar" in 1952, the "SS Sansinena" in 1976, and the "Exxon Valdez" in 1989. In 2016, the ship was sold to Salvage Chief LLC and remains in Astoria for training.