Allied Warships

Destroyer tenders

Shenandoah class

6 ships


The destroyer tender USS Grand Canyon (AD 28) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeDestroyer tender
Displacement11755 BRT 
Length492 feet 
Complement1035 men 
Armament2 5" DP guns (2x1)
16 40mm AA (8x2)
22 20mm AA 
Max speed18 knots
EnginesGeared turbine, 1 shaft 
Power8500 HP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Shenandoah class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Arrowhead (AD 35)
USS Bryce Canyon (AD 36)
USS Canopus (AD 33)
USS Great Lakes (AD 30)
USS Isle Royal (AD 29)
USS New England (AD 32)
USS Yellowstone (AD 27)
USS Grand Canyon (AD 28)
USS Shenandoah (AD 26)
USS Tidewater (AD 31)


6 Destroyer tenders of the Shenandoah class.

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

See all Destroyer tender classes.


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