Allied Warships

Oilers

Kaweah class

3 ships


The oiler USS Laramie (AO 16) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeOiler
Displacement4410 BRT 
Length446 feet 
Complement107 men 
Armament2 5" guns (2x1)
2 3" AA guns (2x1)
2 .50" AA MG 
Max speed11 knots
EnginesReciprocating engine, 1 shaft 
Power2800 HP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Kaweah class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Kaweah (AO 15)
USS Matolle (AO 17)
USS Laramie (AO 16)


3 Oilers of the Kaweah class.

See all Oiler classes.


Kaweah class ships hit by U-boats (1)

28 Aug 1942USS LaramieDamagedU-165

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