Acadia (AD 42) - Naval Cruise Book

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IBI. ' :rr-- Vr-Tj . ' - . v . ! - ' •- • » ■s«| « ? uss ACADIA (AD-42) uss ACADIA (AD-42) is the first ship to bear the name. As a destroyer tender, ACADIA provides materials and mobile facilities for ships requir- ing service or repair inport or at sea. Specially designed to assist the DD- 963 class destroyers, CGN class cruis- ers and FFG-7 class frigates, ACADIA can also serve any ship of the fleet. ACADIA ' S talented Repair Depart- ment can accomplish all services re- quired, including most of the sup- port available at shore based main- tenance activities. Large doors per- mit easy access to ships alongside. A dozen small craft are available to transfer material and personnel to nearby ships. Four huge cranes on deck handle antennas, machinery, provisions and small boats, and can even lift an entire gas turbine engine directly out of a ship alongside. Spe- cial repair facilities for nuclear pro- pulsion plants are also provided. Be- yond its repair services, ACADIA provides the latest medical and den- tal care for her crew and other ships as well. Extra electrical generators, water distilling capacity and transfer facilities provide additional electric- ity, steam and fresh water for ships alongside. Whatever or whereever the requirement, ACADIA is ready to serve the Navy ' s finest. Length 641 ' 10 Draft . .24 ' Beam . .85 ' Displacement. . 21,916 tons Maximum Speed. 20 knots Crew 44 officers 1158 enlisted