Specifications:
Displacement 12,000 t.
Length 288'
Beam 64'
Inside width 45'
Draft 3' 3" (lt), 31' 4" (flooded)
Lifting capacity 1,900 tons
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425k | Aerial view of the south end of Mare Island Naval Ship, between 12 and 19 September 1946. Ships present include:
USS Oklahoma City (CL-91) USS Safeguard (ARS-25) USS Avery Island (AG-76) USS Quapaw (ATF-110) USS Eldorado (AGC-11) USS Barricade (ACM-3) USS Fieberling (DE-640) USS AFD-6 USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD-752) and Endicott (YM-12) Safeguard and Avery Island were at the yard for decontamination from the Bikini Island tests. Oklahoma City is about to be decommissioned; Barricade is about to be turned over to Coast Guard; Endicott dredging berth 18 and the others are in for repairs. US Navy photo courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. |
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There is no DANFS history available for AFD-16 / AFDL-16 at NavSource
Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
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