USS LCI(L)-449

USS LCI(L)-449 was a Landing Craft Infantry (Large) of the United States Navy during World War II. As an LCI(L), she was designed to land troops directly onto beaches, bypassing the need for docks or piers. These vessels were vital for amphibious assaults across the Pacific Theater.

LCI(L)-449's service history typically involved transporting troops and equipment to landing zones, supporting initial beachhead establishment, and subsequently providing logistical support. Specific details regarding her participation in individual campaigns and battles require further research of naval records and war diaries. Many LCIs, including LCI(L)-449, were later converted to other roles after the war's end, often being sold to civilian operators or transferred to allied navies. Information regarding her ultimate fate (scrapping, sinking, sale) is contingent upon specific records. Generally, LCI(L) vessels played a significant role in Allied victories in the Pacific by providing critical amphibious transport capabilities.