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

AG-66 USS Besboro

• Camanga class Miscellaneous Auxiliarie:
• Displacement: 5,418 tons (full load)
• Length: 300'
• Beam: 44'
• Draft: 19'
• Speed: 9 knots (max); 8.5 knots (econ)
• Armament: 3 3"/50 DP; 4 20mm
• Complement:
• Recirpocating engines, single screw, 1,470 hp
• Built at ___ and commissioned 1943

Additional Links:

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

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  See Also:
  • The parent directory for more information on this class and type
  • Reunion links for scheduled reunions
    and possible contacts for crew lists
  • Sources of ship's documents: logs, action reports, etc.
    -- mostly from the National Archives

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Last updated: March 32, 1998