Allied Warships

Seaplane tenders

Tangier class

3 ships

Technical information

TypeSeaplane tender
Displacement8950 BRT 
Length492 feet 
Complement1075 men 
Armament1 5" DP gun
4 3" AA guns (4x1)
8 40mm AA (4×2)
15 20mm AA (15×1) 
Max speed16.5 knots
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Tangier class

To see all Tangier class ships click here.

USS Chandeleur (AV 10)
USS Tangier (AV 8)
USS Pocomoke (AV 9)


3 Seaplane tenders of the Tangier class.

See all US Navy Seaplane tender classes.


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