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

APD-98 USS Truxtun

• High-Speed Transport (converted from Evarts Class Destroyer Escort while building):
• Displacement: 2,130 tons (full load)
• Length: 289'5"
• Beam: 35'
• Draft: 11'10"
• Speed: 35 knots
• Armament: 1 5"/38, 3x2 40mm, 2 20mm, 2 12.7mm
• Complement: 200
• Dual diesel-electric tandem motor drives, 6,000 h.p.
• Built at Charleston Navy Yard and commissioned 9 Jul 1945

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Truxtun
• USS Truxtun Website

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