USS LST-480 was an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II.

LST-480 was laid down on 31 August 1942, under Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 1000, by Kaiser Shipyards, Yard No.

[1][3][2] During World War II, LST-480 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the following operations: On 21 May 1944, LST-480 and at least 28 to 33 other LSTs were gathered near Waipio peninsula, in Pearl Harbor's West Loch, loading ammunition and supplies in preparation for the invasion of Saipan.

[4][5] At 15:08, an explosion onboard LST-353, which may have originated near LCT-963, caused a chain reaction that would eventually sink LST-480, LST-353, and four other LSTs.

LST-480 earned two battle stars for World War II service.