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

APA-159 USS Darke

• Haskell Class Attack Transport:
• Modified Maritime Commission VC2-S-AP5 "Victory" ship, fitted to carry fully equipped Army and Navy units.
  • Vehicles and heavy stores are stowed in the lower hold.
  • 1,000-2,000 troops are quartered in upper cargo spaces.
  • About 20 landing craft are carried topside.
• Displacement: 14,900 tons (full load)
• Length: 436'6"
• Beam: 62'
• Draft: 28'1"
• Speed: 17 knots
• Armament: 1 5", 12 40mm AA
• Complement: 537
• Turbine engines; 8,500 hp
• Built at Oregon Shipbuilding Corp., and commissioned 10 October 1944

Additional Links:

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

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