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| Tonnage | 9,961 gross register tons 15,067 deadweight tons |
| Dimensions | 516'1" by 65'7" by 29'6" 157.30m by 19.99m by 8.99m |
| Maximum speed | 19 knots |
| Machinery |
1-shaft turbine |
| Range | 8000 nautical miles (12,900 km) at 16 knots |
The 3TLs were standardized tankers.
They were designed for mass production rather than commercial economy,
like the American Liberty Ships.
However, they were a bit sturdier and faster than the 2TLs, which made them a bit
less vulnerable to submarines.
Three of these ships were launched in 1945 before the surrender. A fourth was taken in
hand for completion as an aircraft
carrier, but was never completed. A fifth was completed as a tanker
following the surrender.
References:
Jentschura, Jung, and Mickel (1977)
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