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

APA-120 USS Hinsdale

• Haskell Class Attack Transport:
• Displacement: 14,800 tons (full load)
• Length: 455'
• Beam: 62'
• Speed: 16.5 knots
• Armament: 1 5"/38 DP; 4x2 40mm; 1x4 40mm; 10 20mm
• Complement: 536
• Troop capacity: approx. 1,600
• Capacity: 2 LCM(3); 21-22 LCVP; 1-2 LCP(L); 1 LCP(R)
• Engines: Geared turbine, single screw, 8,500 shaft h.p.
• Maritime Commission VC2-S-AP5 "Victory" type modified to carry fully equipped Army and Marine Units. Vehicles and heavy stores are stowed in the lower holds. Troops are quartered in upper cargo spaces. About 20 landing craft are carried topside.
• Built at California Shipbuilding Corp., Wilmington, Calif., and commissioned 15 October 1944

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Hinsdale
• Brief History of USS Hinsdale
• History of USS Hinsdale prepared by the ship's Yeoman
• Awards given Hinsdale's crew
• WWII Memorial record for Lt. (jg) Harold L. Low, MC

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• For crew lists, and reunions see the Veterans Info Page.
• For ship's logs and personnel records, see the Reference Page.

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