Allied Warships

Oilers

Escambia class

14 ships

Technical information

TypeOiler
Displacement5782 BRT 
Length523 feet 
Complement267 men 
Armament1 5" DP gun
4 3" AA guns (4x1)
8 40mm AA (4x2)
8 20mm AA (4x2) 
Max speed15 knots
EnginesTurbo-electric, 1 shaft 
Power8000 HP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Escambia class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Cahaba (AO 82)
USS Caney (AO 95)
USS Cohocton (AO 101)
USS Escambia (AO 80)
USS Kennebago (AO 81)
USS Mascoma (AO 83)
USS Ponaganset (AO 86)
USS Sebec (AO 87)
USS Soubarissen (AO 93)
USS Tamalpais (AO 96)
USS Tomahawk (AO 88)
USS Anacostia (AO 94)
USS Olkawaha (AO 84)
USS Pamanset (AO 85)


14 Oilers of the Escambia class.

See all Oiler classes.


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