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

AH-18 USS Rescue

• Rescue class Hospital Ship:
• Displacement: 8,350 tons
• Length: 403'
• Beam: 61'
• Draft: 20'
• Speed: 20 knots (max); 7 knots (econ)
• Armament: NONE
• Complement: 440
• Geared turbine engines; twin screws; 13,000 hp
• Built at Newport News at SS St. John 1932
  Acquired by USN and commissioned as Antaeus (AS-21) 17 May 1941
  Redesignated AG-67 September 1942 Converted to Hospital Ship Rescue (AH-18) 18 January 1945

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Rescue USS Rescue Home Page (AH-18)

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(As SS St. John)

(As AS-21)

(As AG-67)

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Last updated: October 12, 2000