Allied Warships

Oilers

Patoka class

8 ships


The oiler USS Rapidan (AO 18) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeOiler
Displacement5400 BRT 
Length448 feet 
Complement168 men 
Armament2 5" guns (2x1)
2 3" AA guns (2x1) 
Max speed11 knots
EnginesReciprocating engine, 1 shaft (AO 13 geared turbine) 
Power2800 HP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Patoka class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Patoka (AO 9)
USS Rapidan (AO 18)
USS Sapelo (AO 11)
USS Sepulga (AO 20)
USS Trinity (AO 13)
USS Ramapo (AO 12)
USS Salinas (AO 19)
USS Tippecanoe (AO 21)


8 Oilers of the Patoka class.

See all Oiler classes.


Patoka class ships hit by U-boats (1)

30 Oct 1941USS SalinasDamagedU-106

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