CAPELLA (AK-13)
Year Built
1920
Official Number
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Shipyard
American International Shipbuilding
General Type
Naval Auxiliary
Specific Type
AK Cargo Ship
MARAD Type
USSB 1022
Ship Length
401.00 feet
Beam
54.00 feet
Mast Height
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Net Tons
--
Gross Tons
5078.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
--
Draft, Summer
--
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
--
Immersion, Lightweight
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Fate
Sold - Scrap
Historical Narrative
There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.
Vessel Name History
1920 - 1921: Comerant
1921 - 1946: Capella (AK-13)
Photo Captions
1.) USS Capella, photographed in 1942 or 1943, after itreceived 8-20mm guns and before its two 5"/51 guns were replaced by one 5"/38 gun. It also carried four 3"/50 guns amidships. US Navy History and Heritage Command photo. #NH98063.
2.) USS Capella, transiting the Panama Canal, probably between 1938 and 1940. The ship was unarmed until it received two 5"/51 and four 3"/50 guns at the end of 1940. US Navy History and Heritage Command photo. #NH58160.
3.) USS Capella pierside, probably between 1922 and 1924. US Navy History and Heritage Command photo. #NH55049.
Vessel Name History
Mission
No Mission for this vessel
Historical Documents
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Milestones
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Entry
| 7/17/1946 | Entered James River Reserve Fleet |
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Withdrawal
| 10/2/1947 |
Ship Imagery
Status Cards
Documents
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| (No Date) | Historical | SYSTEM UPLOAD |
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Plans
No documents for this vessel
Shipwreck Information
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