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

APA-93 USS Barnstable

• Bayfield Class Attack Transport:
• Maritime Commission C3-S-A2 type fitted to carry fully equipped Army and Navy units.
  • Vehicles and heavy stores are stowed in the lower hold.
  • Troops are quartered in upper cargo spaces.
  • About 20 landing craft are carried topside.
• Displacement: 16,100 tons (full load)
• Length: 492'
• Beam: 74'6"
• Draft: 26'6"
• Speed: 18 knots
• Complement: 588
• Troops: 1,740
• Geared turbine engines; single screw; 8,500 hp
• Built at Western Pipe & Steel, and commissioned 22 May 1944

Additional Links:

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

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