Pinetree Line Miscellaneous

1952 – Operation SUNAC – Assorted Sources

At the close of World War II, LST-601 remained in active service under Commander, Amphibious Force, US Atlantic Fleet. In 1951, LST-601 was activated for service in Military Sea Transport Service arctic operations. She was involved in Operation SUNAC (Support of North Atlantic Construction) in the Labrador Sea, David Strait and Baffin Bay in 1952. This operation was involved in constructing radar outposts along the coast of eastern Canada and Greenland.