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

AKA-85 USS Wheatland

• Tolland Class Attack Transport:
• Displacement: 13,905 tons (full load)
• Length: 459'
• Beam: 63'
• Draft: 26'
• Speed: 16.5 knots (max), 12 knots (econ)
• Armament: 1 5"/38 DP, 4x2 40mm, 12 20mm
• Complement: 425
• Capacity: 4,450 DWT; 1 LCP(L); 8 LCM(3); 15-16 LCVP
• Geared turbine engine, single screw, 6,000 hp
• Built at North Carolina Shipbuilding and commissioned 3 April 1945
• Maritime Commission C2-S-AJ3 type

Additional Links:

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

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