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ATA-237

ATA-219 Class Auxiliary Fleet Tug:
  • Laid down, date unknown, by Gulfport Boiler & Welding Works, Port Arthur, TX.
  • Launched, date unknown
  • Canceled by the War Shipping Administration in 1945
  • Sold in 1947 to Compania Argentina de Navegacion Dodero S.A., Buenos Aires, named Vengador
  • Resold in 1957 to Flota Argentina de Navegacion de Ultramar S.A., Buenos Aires, name retained
  • Resold, date unknown, to Remolcadores Unidos Argentinos S.A., Buenos Aires, name retained
  • Final Disposition, fate unknown
    Specifications:
    Displacement 835 t. (limiting)
    Length 143'
    Beam 33' 10"
    Draft 13' 2" (limiting)
    Speed 13 kts (trial speed).
    Complement 5 officers, 40 enlisted
    Armament one single 3'/50 cal. dual purpose gun mount
    Propulsion one General Motors 12-278A diesel-electric engine, single screw, 1500shp.
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