Allied Warships

Destroyer tenders

Shenandoah class

6 ships


The destroyer tender USS Tidewater (AD 31) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeDestroyer tender
Displacement11755 BRT 
Length492 feet 
Complement1035 men 
Armament2 5" DP guns (2x1)
16 40mm AA (8x2)
22 20mm AA 
Max speed18 knots
EnginesGeared turbine, 1 shaft 
Power8500 HP 
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Shenandoah class

To see all Shenandoah class ships click here.

USS Arrowhead (AD 35)
USS Bryce Canyon (AD 36)
USS Canopus (AD 33)
USS Great Lakes (AD 30)
USS Isle Royal (AD 29)
USS New England (AD 32)
USS Yellowstone (AD 27)
USS Grand Canyon (AD 28)
USS Shenandoah (AD 26)
USS Tidewater (AD 31)


6 Destroyer tenders of the Shenandoah class.

Strikeout means that ship was cancelled (not finished) - not counted in class figures.

See all US Navy Destroyer tender classes.


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