Patapsco-class gasoline tanker

USS Patapsco (AOG-1)
USS Patapsco (AOG-1)
Class overview
NamePatapsco class
Builders
Operators United States Navy
Built1942–1945
In commission1943–1960s
Completed23
Active1 in commercial service as a fishing vessel
General characteristics
TypeGasoline tanker
Displacement
  • 1,850 long tons (1,880 t) light
  • 4,130 long tons (4,196 t) full load
Length310 ft 9 in (94.72 m)
Beam48 ft 6 in (14.78 m)
Draft15 ft 6 in (4.72 m)
Propulsion4 × Cleveland Diesel 12-278A diesel-electric engines, twin shafts, 3,300 hp (2,461 kW)
Speed15.5 knots (17.8 mph; 28.7 km/h)
Capacity1,850 long tons (1,880 t) dwt
Complement131
Sensors and
processing systems
SC radar
Armament

The Patapsco class of gasoline tankers were a class of tankers built for the United States Navy during World War II. The class consisted of 23 tankers, designated AOG-1 through AOG-11, and AOG-48 to AOG-59. They served through the Korean War and several served in foreign navies.