Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945

AF-24 USS Delphinus

• Delphinus class Provision Store Ship:
• Displacement: 5,230 tons (full load)
• Length: 328'
• Beam: 44'
• Draft: 21'
• Speed: 12.5 knots (max); 10 knots (econ)
• Armament: 1 4"/50; 1 3"/50 DP; 6 20mm
• Complement:
• Cargo: ? DWT
• Reciprocating engines, single screw, 2,500 hp
• Built at Workman Clark & Co., Belfast, Ireland as SS San Mateo in 1915
• Acquired by US Navy and commissioned 11 August 1942

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Delphinus

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