USS Summit County (LST-1146)

USS Summit County (LST-1146) was a tank landing ship of the LST-542 class, commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945 near the end of World War II. After initial service in the Pacific, she participated in occupation duties in the Far East and supported amphibious operations during the Korean War, transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies. In the postwar period, the vessel continued to serve with the U.S. Pacific Fleet, providing logistical support and training services. In 1971, USS Summit County was transferred to the Royal Thai Navy, where she continued her service as HTMS Lanta (LST-4).