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Elizabeth C. Stanton class transport

Elizabeth C. Stanton
USS Elizabeth C. Stanton, lead ship of the class
Class overview
Operators:  United States Navy
General characteristics
Type: Transport ship
Displacement:
  • 7,980 long tons (8,108 t) light
  • 14,909 long tons (15,148 t) full
Length: 492 ft (150 m)
Beam: 69 ft 6 in (21.18 m)
Draft: 24 ft (7.3 m)
Propulsion: Steam turbine, single shaft, 8,500 hp (6,338 kW)
Speed: 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)
Complement: 396
Armament:

The Elizabeth C. Stanton class transport ship was a transport class of the United States Navy that originated just prior to the second World War. There existed only four ships to the class. The class is named for Elizabeth Cady Stanton. All ships of this class are named for important women in history.


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