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

AGP-12 USS Acontius

• Acontius class Motor Torpedo Boat Tender:
• Displacement: 11,100 tons (full load)
• Length: 412'
• Beam: 60'
• Draft: 24'
• Speed: 14 knots (normal cruise)
• Armament: 1 5"/38 DP; 4x2 40mm; 12 20mm
• Complement: 289
• Geared turbine engines, single screw; 4,400 h.p.
• Built at Pusey & Jones, Wilmington, Del. and commissioned 23 June 1944

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Acontius

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