Allied Warships

Submarine tenders

Griffin class

2 ships


The submarine tender USS Pelias (AS 14) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeSubmarine tender
Displacement8613 BRT 
Length492 feet 
Complement911 men 
Armament4 4" guns (4x1)
1 3" AA gun 
Max speed17 knots
EnginesGeared turbine, 1 shaft 
Power8500 HP 
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Griffin class

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USS Griffin (AS 13)
USS Pelias (AS 14)


2 Submarine tenders of the Griffin class.

See all US Navy Submarine tender classes.


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