Allied Warships

Salvage vessels

Diver class

19 ships

Technical information

TypeSalvage vessel
Displacement1530 BRT 
Length213 feet 
Complement120 men 
Armament4 40mm AA
4 .5" MG AA 
Max speed15 knots
EnginesDiesel-electric, 2 shafts 
Power2780 HP 
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Diver class

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USS Clamp (ARS 33)
USS Gear (ARS 34)
USS Protector (ARS 14)
USS Valve (ARS 28)
USS Vent (ARS 29)
USS Cable (ARS 19)
USS Chain (ARS 20)
USS Curb (ARS 21)
USS Current (ARS 22)
USS Deliver (ARS 23)
USS Diver (ARS 5)
USS Escape (ARS 6)
USS Grapple (ARS 7)
USS Grasp (ARS 24)
USS Preserver (ARS 8)
USS Safeguard (ARS 25)
USS Seize (ARS 26)
USS Shackle (ARS 9)
USS Snatch (ARS 27)


19 Salvage vessels of the Diver class.

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