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

AP-135 USS General W.M. Black

• General Squier class Transport:
• Displacement: 17,250 tons (full load)
• Length: 523'
• Beam: 72'
• Draft: 30'
• Speed: 15 knots (econ); 18 knots (max)
• Armament: 4 5"/38 DP; 2x2 40mm; 15x2 20mm
• Complement: 449
• Capacity: 3,600-4,000 troops
• Geared turbine engines; single screw; 2,250 hp
• Built at Kaiser, Richmond, and commissioned 24 February 1944

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS General W.M. Black

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