USS Pollux (AKS-2)

USS Pollux (AKS-2)
History
United States
NameUSS Pollux
NamesakePollux, the southern of two bright stars in the constellation Gemini, twin star of Castor
BuilderFederal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, New Jersey
Laid down26 May 1939, as SS Comet
Launched16 December 1939
Acquired16 January 1941
Commissioned6 May 1941
Stricken25 March 1942
FateRan aground and sank, 18 February 1942
General characteristics
Class and typeCastor-class general stores issue ship
Displacement
  • 7,350 long tons (7,468 t) light
  • 13,910 long tons (14,133 t) full load
Length459 ft 2 in (140 m)
Beam63 ft (19 m)
Draft26 ft 5 in (8.05 m)
PropulsionSteam turbine, single shaft, 6,000 hp (4,474 kW)
Speed17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph)
Complement199 officers and enlisted
Armament

The second USS Pollux (AKS-2) was a Castor-class general stores issue ship.

Pollux was laid down by the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Hoboken, N.J. as SS Comet on 26 May 1939; launched on 16 December 1939, acquired by the Navy on 16 January 1941; converted to a general stores ship by the Brewers Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Hoboken, N.J., and commissioned on 6 May 1941.