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

APA-2 USS Harris

• Harris class Attack Transport:
• Displacement: 21,300 tons (full load)
• Length: 535'
• Beam: 72'
• Draft: 30'6"
• Speed: 17.5 knots (max), 13.5 knots (econ)
• Armament: 4 3"/50 DP, 1x2 40mm, 1x4 40mm, 10x2 20mm
• Complement: 628
• Capacity: 3,991 DWT cargo; 33 LCVP; 2-4 LCM(3); 1,650-1,900 troops
• Geared turbine engines, twin screws, 12,000 shaft h.p.
• Built at Bethlehm, Sparrows Point, and commissioned 19 August 1940

Additional Links:

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

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