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

AK-73 USS Arided

• Crater class Cargo Ship:
• Displacement: 11,565 tons
• Length: 441'6"
• Beam: 57'
• Draft: 30'
• Speed: 11.5 knots
• Armament: 1 5"/38 DP, 1 3"/50 DP, 2 40mm, 6 20mm
• Complement: 195
• Cargo: 7,220 DWT
• Reciprocating engines, single screw, 1,950 hp
• Built at Permanente Metals, Richmond, Cal. as SS Carolyn 28 October 1942
• Acquired by USN and commissioned AK-73 23 November 1942

Additional Links:

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

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