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

ARL-11 USS Creon

• Achelous class Landing Craft Repair Ship:
• Displacement: 3,775 tons
• Length: 328'
• Beam: 50'
• Draft: 14'
• Speed: 10 knots
• Armament: 2x4 40mm, 8 20mm
• Complement: 255
• Diesel engines, twin screws, 1,800 shaft hp
• Built at Boston Navy Yard, and commissioned 27 January 1945

Additional Links:

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

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