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

AN-60 USS Catclaw

• Alianthus class Net-Laying ship:
• Displacement: 1,250 tons (full load)
• Length: 195'
• Beam: 34'7"
• Draft: 11'9"
• Speed: 12 knots (max); 9 knots (econ)
• Armament: 1 3"/50 DP, 4x2 20mm, 2 depth-charge mortars
• Complement:
• Wooden construction
• Diesel electric engines, single screw, 1,500 hp

Additional Links:

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

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