Allied Warships

Submarine tenders

Aegir class

4 ships


The submarine tender USS Anthedon (AS 24) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeSubmarine tender
Displacement16500 (full load) BRT 
Length492 feet 
Complement1460 men 
Armament1 5" DP gun
4 3" AA guns (4x1)
4 40mm AA (2x2)
20 20mm AA 
Max speed18.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbine, 1 shaft 
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Aegir class

To see all Aegir class ships click here.

USS Aegir (AS 23)
USS Apollo (AS 25)
USS Clytie (AS 26)
USS Anthedon (AS 24)


4 Submarine tenders of the Aegir class.

See all US Navy Submarine tender classes.


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