Allied Warships

Submarine tenders

Aegir class

4 ships


The submarine tender USS Anthedon (AS 24) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeSubmarine tender
Displacement16500 (full load) BRT 
Length492 feet 
Complement1460 men 
Armament1 5" DP gun
4 3" AA guns (4x1)
4 40mm AA (2x2)
20 20mm AA 
Max speed18.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbine, 1 shaft 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Aegir class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Aegir (AS 23)
USS Apollo (AS 25)
USS Clytie (AS 26)
USS Anthedon (AS 24)


4 Submarine tenders of the Aegir class.

See all Submarine tender classes.


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