Washoe County (LST 1165) is in the good and capable hands of the Peruvian Navy.  She was sold in 1985.  She is home ported in Callao, Peru for which she is named (BAP Callao DT 143).

Salinas, Peru (July 4, 2004) - A Peruvian amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) approaches the shore after launching from the Peruvian tank landing ship B.A.P. Callao (DT-143), during the largest amphibious assault exercise in Latin America, UNITAS 45-04. Eleven partner nations from the U.S. and Latin America came together for the largest multilateral exercise in the Southern Hemisphere. Held since 1959, UNITAS aims to unite military forces throughout the Americas with bilateral and multilateral shipboard, amphibious and in-port exercises and operations. UNITAS improves operational readiness and interoperability of U.S. and South American naval, coast guard, and marine forces while promoting friendship, professionalism and understanding among participants. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fliesen (RELEASED)

LCVP

I bet these guys love her just like we did and still do.

Pilot house......where is the big brass helm wheel?

The names of the other two officers pictured with Capitan
Alvaro Reinoso.[center]  The officer on the left is Commander Paul Mc Elroy III USN.  The one on the right is, Commander Mark Scovill USN and Capt. of the USS Tortuga.
 

Bernie goes to Peru to visit

Peruvian Navy's BAP 143 Callao

(aka USS Washoe County LST 1165)