Allied Warships

Destroyer tenders

Dixie class

5 ships


The destroyer tender USS Dixie (AD 14) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeDestroyer tender
Displacement16500 BRT 
Length530.5 feet 
Complement1262 men 
Armament4 5" dP guns (4x1)
8 40mm AA (4×2) 
Max speed18 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power11300 HP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Dixie class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Dixie (AD 14)
USS Piedmont (AD 17)
USS Prairie (AD 15)
USS Sierra (AD 18)
USS Yosemite (AD 19)


5 Destroyer tenders of the Dixie class.

See all Destroyer tender classes.


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