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

ARL-18 USS Pandemus

• Achelous class Landing Craft Repair Ship (converted LST):
• Displacement: 3,775 tons
• Length: 328'
• Beam: 50'
• Draft: 14'
• Speed: 10 knots
• Armament: 2x4 40mm, 8 20mm
• Complement: 53
• Diesel engines, twin screws, 1,800 shaft hp
• Built at Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., Seneca, Ill., and commissioned 23 February 1945

Additional Links:

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

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