Technical information
Type | Destroyer tender |
Displacement | 8325 BRT |
Length | 484 feet |
Complement | 416 men |
Armament | As designed;
8 5" guns
4 3" AA guns
as modified later in the war; 4 5" DP guns (4x1) 8 40mm AA (4×2) 12 20mm AA (6×2) |
Max speed | 16 knots |
Engines | Geared turbine, 1 shaft |
Power | 7000 HP |
Notes on class |
US Navy ships of the Dobbin class
To see all Dobbin class ships click here.
USS Whitney (AD 4) | ||
USS Dobbin (AD 3) | ||
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See all US Navy Destroyer tender classes.
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