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Pages in category "Destroyer tenders of the United States Navy" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Destroyer tenders of the United States Navy (9 C, 7 P) Pages in category "Destroyer tenders of the United States" The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total.
The Dixie class destroyer tender was a class of five United States Navy destroyer tenders used during World War II.This class's design was based on the specifications of USS Dixie (AD-14) and constructed based on drawings for that vessel plus ongoing modifications specified for each continued vessel of the class.
A destroyer tender or destroyer depot ship is a type of depot ship: an auxiliary ship designed to provide maintenance support to a flotilla of destroyers or other small warships. The use of this class has faded from its peak in the first half of the 20th century as the roles and weaponry of small combatants have evolved (in conjunction with ...
The second USS Dixie (AD-14) was the first of destroyer tenders class built for the United States Navy just before the start of the Second World War.Her objective was to assist destroyers within the vicinities of areas of engagement and to maintain them service-worthy.
List of destroyers of World War II Ship Operator Class Type Displacement (tons) First commissioned Fate Aaron Ward (DD-483) United States Navy: Gleaves: Destroyer 1,630 4 March 1942 sunk 7 April 1943 [5] Aaron Ward (DM-34) Robert H. Smith: Destroyer minelayer: 2,200 28 October 1944 decommissioned 1945, sold for scrap 1946 Abbot: Fletcher ...
German infantry weapons in the Askifou War Museum, Crete Lists of World War II military equipment are lists of military equipment in use during World War II (1939–1945). ). They include lists of aircraft, ships, vehicles, weapons, personal equipment, uniforms, and other equi
USS Yosemite (AD-19) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender built during World War II for the U.S. Navy.Her task was to service destroyers in, or near, battle areas and to keep them fit for duty.