AKIN (A-585) class

Country of Origin: Turkey

ship list


 1 AKIN-class SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIP (ASR) (U.S. CHANTICLEER class)

 Name       Pendant    Launched        Commissioned     Status
 AKIN       A-585      July 12, 1942   May 29, 1943     Active
   (ex-USS GREENLET, ASR-10)

description

This is a large tug-type ship fitted for salvage and diving operations. She carries a McCann rescue chamber for submarine rescue work.

She was transferred to Turkey on June 12, 1970, and purchased outright on Feb. 15, 1973.

status

Active.

builders

 Moore Shipbuilding...

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