Ships General Characteristics:

 

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Length………………..255’

Displacement………………..3,282 Tons

Beam………………..51’

Draft………………..17’ 9”

Height………………..85’

MSC Complement……………….26 MSC, 4 USN

Propulsion………………..4 Caterpillar 399 Diesel Engines

Shaft HP………………..4,200

Cruising Speed………………..12 Knots

Endurance………………...8,000 Miles @ 8 Knots

Speed, Maximum………………..15 Knots