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

APA-19 USS President Adams

• President class Attack Transport:
• Displacement: 16,700 tons (full load)
• Length: 492'
• Beam: 69'6"
• Draft: 27'6"
• Speed: 17 knots
• Armament: 4 3"/50 DP, 2x2 40mm, 14 20mm
• Complement: 618
• Capacity: 31-32 LCVP, 2 LCM(3), 1,550 troops
• Geared turbine engines, single screw, 8,500 hp
• Built at Newport News, and commissioned 19 November 1941

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS President Adams

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