Allied Warships

Oilers

Kennebec class

6 ships

Technical information

TypeOiler
Displacement6013 BRT 
Length501 feet 
Complement214 men 
Armament1 5" DP gun
4 3" AA guns (4x1)
8 40mm AA (4×2)
8 20mm AA (4×2) 
Max speed16.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbine, 1 shaft 
Power12000 HP 
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Kennebec class

To see all Kennebec class ships click here.

USS Kankakee (AO 39)
USS Kennebec (AO 36)
USS Lackawanna (AO 40)
USS Merrimack (AO 37)
USS Winooski (AO 38)
USS Neosho (ii) (AO 48)


6 Oilers of the Kennebec class.

See all US Navy Oiler classes.


Kennebec class ships hit by U-boats (1)

11 Nov 1942USS WinooskiDamagedU-173

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