Allied Warships

Repair ships

Amphion class

2 ships


The repair ship USS Cadmus (AR 14) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeRepair ship
Displacement7826 BRT 
Length492 feet 
Complement921 men 
Armament2 5" guns (2x1) 4 3" AA guns (4x1) 
Max speed16.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbine, 1 shaft 
Power8500 HP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Amphion class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Mars (AR 16)
USS Amphion (AR 13)
USS Cadmus (AR 14)


2 Repair ships of the Amphion class.

Strikeout means that ship was cancelled (not finished) - not counted in class figures.

See all Repair ship classes.


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