AKIN (A-585) class
Country of Origin: Turkey
ship list
1 AKIN-class SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIP (ASR) (U.S. CHANTICLEER class) Name Pendant Launched Commissioned Status AKIN A-585 July 12, 1942 May 29, 1943 Active (ex-USS GREENLET, ASR-10)
description
This is a large tug-type ship fitted for salvage and diving operations. She carries a McCann rescue chamber for submarine rescue work.
She was transferred to Turkey on June 12, 1970, and purchased outright on Feb. 15, 1973.
status
Active.
builders
Moore Shipbuilding...
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