Allied Warships

Destroyer tenders

Altair class

2 ships


The destroyer tender USS Denebola (AD 12) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeDestroyer tender
Displacement6250 BRT 
Length424 feet 
Complement481 men 
ArmamentAs designed;
4 5" guns (4x1)

As modified later in the war;
4 3" AA guns (4x1)
8 40mm AA (4×2)
12 20mm AA (6×2) 

Max speed10.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbine, 1 shaft 
Power2500 HP 
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Altair class

To see all Altair class ships click here.

USS Altair (AD 11)
USS Denebola (AD 12)


2 Destroyer tenders of the Altair class.

See all US Navy Destroyer tender classes.


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