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

AGS-2 USS Hydrographer

• Hydrographer class Surveying Ship:
• Displacement: 1,044 tons (full load)
• Length: 162'
• Beam: 32'
• Draft: 15'
• Speed: 17 knots (max); 10.5 knots (econ)
• Armament: 1 3"/50 DP; 2x2 20mm; 2 DC tracks; 2 DC projectors
• Complement:
• Diesel-electric engines, single screw; 650 h.p.
• Built at ___ and commissioned 1942

Additional Links:

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

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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