From Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Vol. IV (1969), pp. 523

LSD-9

LSD-9 (ex-HMS BATTLEAXE, BAPM-1)

Built at Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Newport News Va.

Contract 9/10/42 Keel laid 11/23/42, Launched 5/21/43, Transferred to England 9/14/43 and Commissioned as HMS EASTWAY (F-130)