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

AF-40 USS Saturn

• Saturn class Provision Store Ship:
• Displacement: 9,900 tons (full load)
• Length: 423'
• Beam: 56'
• Draft: 25'
• Speed: 17 knots (max); 15.5 knots (econ)
• Armament: 1 5"/38 DP, 2 3"/50 DP, 2 40mm, 4 20mm
• Complement: 207
• Cargo: 4,500 DWT
• Turbo electric engines, single screw, 5,800 hp
• Built at Bremer Vulcan, Begesach, Germany as SS Auraka)
• Acquired by USN and commissioned 20 April 1942

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Saturn

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