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

WPG-37 USS Taney

• Treasury Class Cruising Cutter:
• Displacement: 2,750 tons (full load)
• Length: 327'
• Beam: 41'
• Draft: 13'
• Armament: 2 5"/38, 6x2 40mm, 4 20mm
• Speed: 20 knots; range: 8,000 miles at 12 knots
• Complement: 24 officers, 2 warrants, 226 enlisted
• Geared turbine engines, twin screws, 6,200 hp.
• Built at Philadelphia Navy Yard and commissioned 24 October 1936
• Converted to Amphibious Force Flagship (WAGC-37) in 1945

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Taney
• USS Taney Home Page

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