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

AO-70 USS Escalante

• Chiwawa class Fleet Oiler:
• Displacement: 21,077 tons
• Length: 502'
• Beam: 68'
• Draft: 31'
• Speed: 17 knots (max); 13 knots (econ)
• Armament: 1 5"/38 DP, 4 3"/50 DP, 4x2 40mm, 4x2 20mm
• Complement: 244
• Capacity: 134,000 barrels
• Geared turbine engines, single screw, 12,000 hp
• Maritime Commission T3-S-A1 type
• Built at Bethlehem, Sparrows Pt. and commissioned 30 January 1943
• ex-SS Shabone

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Escalante
• Fueling list for 1945

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