Liberty Ship (EC2-S-C1) Class Overview

Dimensions, machinery and performance (general for type)
Length:
441' 6"
Engines:
1 three cylinder triple expansion
Beam:
57'
Boilers:
2 oil fired 220 psi
Draft:
27' 8" (full)
Shafts:
1
Gross tons:
7,176
HP:
2,500
DWT:
10,865
Speed:
11 knots
Displacement:
14,245
Range:
17,000 NM @ 11 knots
Crew:
41


Armament as built
The armament varied widely but included a single 3" mount at the bow, a single 4" later improved to a 5" mount
on the stern, eight 20mm single mount anti-aircraft guns placed around the ship.


Page published Aug. 16, 2008