Fulton-class submarine tender
In this article, we will explore in detail the life and work of Fulton-class submarine tender, a character who has left an indelible mark on history. From his early life to his most notable achievements, we will delve into his career to understand his impact in various areas. Through interviews, analysis and testimonies, we will discover the most relevant aspects of Fulton-class submarine tender and how his legacy continues to be relevant today. Additionally, we will examine the influence of Fulton-class submarine tender on contemporary society and its relevance for future generations.
_underway_in_the_Atlantic_Ocean_on_6_December_1984_(6391550).jpg) Fulton (AS-11), 1984 | |
| Class overview | |
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| Builders |
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| Operators | US Navy |
| Built | 1939 – 1945 |
| In commission | 1941 – 1993 |
| Completed | 7 |
| Active | 0 |
| Lost | 1(as target) |
| Retired | 7 |
| Scrapped | 6 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | submarine tender |
| Displacement | 9,250 long tons (9,400 t) |
| Length | 530 ft 7 in (161.72 m) |
| Beam | 73 ft 4 in (22.35 m) |
| Draft | 22 ft 5 in (6.83 m) |
| Speed | 15.4 kn (17.7 mph; 28.5 km/h) |
| Complement | 1,307 officers and enlisted |
| Armament | 4 × 5 in (127 mm) guns |
| Notes | Stats from Fulton |
The Fulton class was a class of seven United States Navy submarine tenders. The class took its name from the lead ship, USS Fulton (AS-11), which was commissioned 27 December 1940 by Mare Island Navy Yard and sponsored by Mrs. A. T. Sutcliffe, great-granddaughter of Robert Fulton. Fulton was commissioned on 12 September 1941.[1] The basic hull and superstructure for this class was the same as the Dixie-class destroyer tenders and Vulcan-class repair ships.
Ships in class
| Ship Name | Hull No. | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned/Recommissioned | Decommissioned | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | AS-11 | Mare Island Navy Yard | 19 July 1939 | 27 December 1940 | 12 September 1941 | 3 April 1947 | DANFS, NVR |
| 10 April 1951 | 30 September 1991 | ||||||
| Sperry | AS-12 | 1 February 1941 | 17 December 1941 | 1 May 1942 | 30 September 1982 | DANFS, NVR | |
| Bushnell | AS-15 | 23 December 1941 | 14 September 1942 | 10 April 1943 | 30 April 1948 | DANFS, NVR | |
| 1 February 1953 | 30 June 1970 | ||||||
| Howard W. Gilmore | AS-16 | 21 December 1942 | 16 September 1943 | 24 May 1944 | 30 September 1980 | DANFS, NVR | |
| Nereus | AS-17 | 12 October 1943 | 12 February 1945 | 27 October 1945 | 27 October 1971 | DANFS, NVR | |
| Orion | AS-18 | Moore Dry Dock Company | 31 July 1941 | 24 June 1942 | 30 September 1943 | 3 September 1993 | DANFS, NVR |
| Proteus | AS-19 | 15 September 1941 | 12 November 1942 | 31 January 1944 | 26 September 1947 | DANFS, NVR | |
| 8 July 1960 | 30 September 1992 |
In 1959-1960, Proteus was converted to a tender for the Polaris Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines, including the addition of a 13.4 m section amidships. All ships of this class have been decommissioned and scrapped.