Crater-class cargo ship
Crater-class cargo ship is a category of EC2-S-C1 type Liberty ship freighters constructed by the United States Maritime Commission for use by the U.S. Navy during World War II.[1] The designation 'EC2-S-C1' was composed of 'EC' (for Emergency Cargo), '2' (for a ship between 400 and 450 feet (120 and 140 m) long (Load Waterline Length)), 'S' (for steam engines), and 'C1' for a Type C1 ship.[2]
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| Built: | 1942–1944 |
| In commission: | 1942–1948 |
| Completed: | 63 |
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| Type: | Cargo ship |
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| Length: | 441 ft 6 in (134.57 m) |
| Beam: | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Draft: | 30 ft (9.1 m) |
| Propulsion: | Single-shaft, reciprocating engine, 1,950 hp (1,454 kW) |
| Speed: | 11.5 knots (13.2 mph; 21.3 km/h) |
| Complement: | 206 |
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The class was named for the lead ship of its type, USS Crater (AK-70). Its 62 hulls were the largest among U.S. Navy cargo ship classes.
The ships were propelled by a reciprocating steam engine using a single screw with a power of 1,950 hp (1,454 kW) shaft.
Notable incidents
- USS Aludra (AK-72) Lost in action from Japanese torpedo on 23 June 1943 south of Makira inland.[3]
- USS Deimos (AK-78) Damaged by torpedo, 23 June 1943, then abandoned and scuttled south of Makira inland.[4]
References
- "Crater Class, U.S. Cargo Ships". The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- navsource.org Crater Class Cargo Ship
- navsource.org USS Aludra
- navsource.org USS Deimos (AK-78)
External links
- AK — Cargo Ships—Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940–1945.
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