The escort carrier USS Sangamon (CVE 26) of the US Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Escort carrier |
| Displacement | 23875 BRT |
| Length | 553 feet |
| Complement | 830 men |
| Armament | 2 single 5/51 DP guns. 16 40 mm AA (4x4). 12 single 20 mm AA. 36 Aircraft. |
| Max speed | 18 knots |
| Engines | Steam turbines 2 shafts |
| Power | 13500 |
| Notes on class | Converted from oilers |
All ships of the Sangamon class
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| USS Chenango (CVE 28) | ||
| USS Santee (CVE 29) | ||
 | USS Sangamon (CVE 26) | |
| USS Suwannee (CVE 27) | ||
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US Navy (more on See all Escort carrier classes.
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