CURTISS (AV-4)
Year Built
1940
Official Number
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Shipyard
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
General Type
Naval Auxiliary
Specific Type
AV Seaplane Tender
MARAD Type
Military
Ship Length
527.30 feet
Beam
69.25 feet
Mast Height
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Net Tons
--
Gross Tons
--
Cargo Capacity
--
Draft, Summer
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Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
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Immersion, Summer
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Immersion, Lightweight
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Fate
Sold -NTU
Historical Narrative
There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.
Photo Captions
1.) The vessel, photographed soon after its completion, in 1940. US Navy History and Heritage Command. #NH 55535.
2.) Off San Diego, California, during the later 1940s or early 1950s. The vessel is flying a Vice Admiral's flag from her mainmast. US Navy History and Heritage Command. #NH 97415.
3.) Underway at sea, 1954. US Navy History and Heritage Command. #NH 97416.
Vessel Name History
Mission
No Mission for this vessel
Historical Documents
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Milestones
| Event | Date | Content |
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Entry
| 10/31/1962 | |
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Acquisition
| 7/1/1963 | |
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Withdrawal
| 4/1/1972 | Scrap sale |
Ship Imagery
Status Cards
Documents
| Date | Type | Name | Download | |
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| (No Date) | CURTISS.pdf |
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Plans
No documents for this vessel
Shipwreck Information
No ship wreck information for this vessel
