Elizabeth C. Stanton class transport
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 The USS Elizabeth C. Stanton, lead ship of her class. |
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| General characteristics |  |
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| Displacement: | 7,980 tons (light) 14,909 tons (full) |
| Length: | 492 ft |
| Beam: | 69 ft 6 in |
| Draft: | 24 ft |
| Propulsion: | steam turbine, single shaft, 8,500hp |
| Speed: | 18 knots |
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| Complement: | 396 |
| Armament: | one single 5"/38 gun mounts, four 3"/50 guns |
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. Also all of the ships are named for famous women in history.
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