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Seaplane tenders were used by the U.S. Navy throughout World War II to support seaplanes both in combat areas and in home harbors. Subcategories This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.
A seaplane tender is a boat or ship that supports the operation of seaplanes. Some of these vessels, known as seaplane carriers , could not only carry seaplanes but also provided all the facilities needed for their operation; these ships are regarded by some as the first aircraft carriers and appeared just before the First World War .
During World War II, the Currituck class were used as conventional seaplane tenders. [2] The Currituck-class ships measured 540 feet 5 inches (164.72 m) long overall and 520 ft (160 m) at the waterline with a beam of 69 ft 3 in (21.11 m) and a maximum draft of 22 ft 3 in (6.78 m).
Before World War II, the United States Navy foresaw a need for a large force of seaplane tenders in the event of a war in the Pacific, to allow air operations from undeveloped islands and atolls. Full-size seaplane tenders (AVs) were designed to support two squadrons of flying boats each, but they were more expensive to build and had a deep ...
Pages in category "World War II seaplane tenders of the United States" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Operating from Currituck, VP-40 participated in the last seaplane tender operations conducted by the U.S. Navy and closed this phase of U.S. Naval Aviation History after operating there from 19 March to 12 April 1967. VP-40 logged a total of 860 flight hours, utilizing only seven aircraft from Currituck, which maintained an availability of 94.38%.
The third USS Casco (AVP-12) was a United States Navy Barnegat-class small seaplane tender in commission from 1941 to 1947. She saw service in World War II.After her decommissioning, the U.S. Navy loaned her to the United States Coast Guard, in which she served as the cutter USCGC Casco (WAVP-370), later WHEC-370, from 1949 to 1969.
2 battle stars (World War II) Fate: Sold, 21 February 1962: General characteristics; Class and type: Kenneth Whiting-class seaplane tender: Displacement: 8,510 long tons (8,647 t) light; 12,610 long tons (12,812 t) full; Length: 492 ft (150 m) Beam: 69 ft 6 in (21.18 m) Draft: 23 ft 9 in (7.24 m) Installed power: 3 turbo-drive service ...