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

AKA-16 USS Aquarius

• Andromeda class Attack Cargo Ship:
• Displacement: 13,875 tons (full)
• Length: 459'
• Beam: 63'
• Draft: 126'
• Speed: 16 knots (max), 12 knots (econ)
• Armament: 1 5"/38 DP, 4x2 40mm, 12 20mm
• Complement: 266
• Geared turbine engines, single screw, 6,000 shaft hp.
• Built at Federal, Kearney and commissioned 21 August 1943

Additional Links:

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

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(with Titania (AKA-13)

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