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

AO-5 USS Neches

• Kanawha/Cuyama class Fleet Oiler:
• Displacement: 14,500 tons
• Length: 476'
• Beam: 56'
• Drft: 28'
• Speed: 12 knots (max); 9 knots (economy)
• Armament: 2 5"/38 DP, 4x2 40mm, 4x2 20mm
• Complement: 475
• Capacity: 55,700 barrels
• Reciprocating engines, twin screws, 10,400 hp
• Built at Boston Navy Yard, and commissioned 25 October 1919

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Neches
• Service Aboard the Neches, by R.D. "Bob" White -- including the sinking
• "Oil Tanker to Sub Tender to Submarines" -- personal of Bob White in WWII

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Last updated: January 21, 2001