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

AGC-1 USS Appalachian

• Appalachian class Amphibious Force Flagship:
• Displacement: 12,690 tons (full load)
• Length: 459'
• Beam: 63'
• Draft: 24'
• Armament: 2 5"/38 DP; 4x2 40mm; 10x2 20mm
• Speed: 17 knots (max); 12 knots (econ)
• Complement: 31-54 officers; 442-579 enlisted
• Geared turbine engines, single screw, 6,000 hp
• Built at Federal Shipbuilding, Kearny and commissioned 2 October 1943

Additional Links:

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

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