Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945

AE-2 USS Nitro

• Pyro class Ammunition Ship:
• Displacement: 10,600 (full load)
• Length: 484'
• Beam: 61'
• Draft: 25'
• Speed: 13 knots
• Armament: 2 5"/51; 4 3"/50 DP; 2x2 40mm; 8 20mm
• Complement: 267
• Cargo: 3,600 DWT
• Geared turbine engines, twin screws, 5,6000 hp
• Built at Puget Sound Navy Yard, and commissioned 1 April 1921

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Nitro
• General Plans (corrected) of USS Nitro
• USS Nitro's 1944-1945 Cruise
• Crew Roster for 1944-1945 Cruise

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Leaving for Belfast, N.I., 16 Feb 44

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