Allied Warships

Cutters

Treasury class

7 ships


The cutter USCGC Alexander Hamilton (WPG 34) of the United States Coast Guard. She was lost on 30 Jan 1942.

Technical information

TypeCutter
Displacement2200 BRT 
Length327 feet 
Complement16 officers + 107 men 
Armament3 5" guns (3x3)
3 3" AA guns (3x3)
 
Max speed19.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power5250 HP 
Notes on class 

United States Coast Guard United States Coast Guard ships of the Treasury class

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USCGC Campbell (WPG 32)
USCGC Duane (WPG 33)
USCGC Spencer (WPG 36)
USCGC Taney (WPG 37)
USCGC Alexander Hamilton (WPG 34) Lost on 30 Jan 1942
USCGC Bibb (WPG 31)
USCGC Ingham (WPG 35)


7 Cutters of the Treasury class. 1 of them was lost.

See all United States Coast Guard Cutter classes.


Treasury class ships hit by U-boats (1)

29 Jan 1942USCGC Alexander HamiltonSunkU-132

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