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PENOBSCOT BAY Ship's Characteristics

Design Particulars

Length Overall		140' 0''

Length between Perpendiculars		130' 0''

Beam (Maximum)		37' 6''

Draft (Mean)		12' 0''

Freeboard to Main Deck (Minimum)		6' 0''

Propeller Diameter		8' 6''

Full Load Displacement (Fresh Water)		662 tons

Shaft Horsepower		2500 shp

Speed (Maximum)		14.7 knots

Speed (Crusing)		12.0 knots

Range (Cruising)		4000 nautical miles

Manning (Officers and Enlisted)		3 officers; 17 enlisted

Icebreaking Ability		30 inches continuous; up to 4 feet when "backing and ramming"

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Last Modified 1/26/2012