Allied Warships

Salvage vessels

Bolster class

6 ships

Technical information

TypeSalvage vessel
Displacement1497 BRT 
Length213 feet 
Complement120 men 
Armament2 40mm AA 
Max speed15 knots
EnginesDiesel-electric, 2 shafts 
Power2780 HP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Bolster class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Bolster (ARS 38)
USS Conserver (ARS 39)
USS Hoist (ARS 40)
USS Opportune (ARS 41)
USS Reclaimer (ARS 42)
USS Recovery (ARS 43)
USS Retriever (ARS 44)
USS Skillful (ARS 45)
USS Support (ARS 46)


6 Salvage vessels of the Bolster class.

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

See all Salvage vessel classes.


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