Allied Warships

Destroyer tenders

Dobbin class

2 ships


The destroyer tender USS Dobbin (AD 3) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeDestroyer tender
Displacement8325 BRT 
Length484 feet 
Complement416 men 
ArmamentAs designed;
8 5" guns
4 3" AA guns

as modified later in the war;
4 5" DP guns (4x1)
8 40mm AA (4×2)
12 20mm AA (6×2) 

Max speed16 knots
EnginesGeared turbine, 1 shaft 
Power7000 HP 
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Dobbin class

To see all Dobbin class ships click here.

USS Whitney (AD 4)
USS Dobbin (AD 3)


2 Destroyer tenders of the Dobbin class.

See all US Navy Destroyer tender classes.


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