Allied Warships

Seaplane tenders

Tangier class

3 ships

Technical information

TypeSeaplane tender
Displacement8950 BRT 
Length492 feet 
Complement1075 men 
Armament1 5" DP gun
4 3" AA guns (4x1)
8 40mm AA (4×2)
15 20mm AA (15×1) 
Max speed16.5 knots
Notes on class 


All ships of the Tangier class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Chandeleur (AV 10)
USS Tangier (AV 8)
USS Pocomoke (AV 9)


3 Seaplane tenders of the Tangier class.

See all Seaplane tender classes.


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