USS Extricate

USS Extricate (ARS-16) was an Anchor-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy during World War II. Her task was to come to the aid of stricken vessels.

History
United States
NameUSS Extricate
BuilderSnow Shipyards, Inc., Rockland, Maine
Laid downdate unknown
Launched12 September 1942
Commissioned27 July 1943
Decommissioned5 December 1945
Strickendate unknown
Honors and
awards
2 battle stars
FateAbandoned, 9 October 1945; Destroyed, 4 March 1946
General characteristics
Class and typeAnchor-class rescue and salvage ship
Displacement
  • 1,089 long tons (1,106 t) light
  • 1,615 long tons (1,641 t) full
Length183 ft 3 in (55.85 m)
Beam37 ft (11 m)
Draft14 ft 8 in (4.47 m)
Propulsiondiesel-electric, twin screws, 2,780 hp (2,073 kW)
Speed15 knots (28 km/h)
Complement65
Armament

Extricate (ARS-16) was launched 12 September 1942 by Snow Shipyards, Inc., Rockland, Maine, sponsored by Mrs. Lewis Corman; and commissioned 27 July 1943.

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