FIGURE 2-3. ASR 7 Class Submarine Rescue Ship

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FIGURE 2-2. ARS 50 Class Salvage Ship.

TB-55-1900-232-10 U.S. Army Towing Manual

FIGURE 2-4. ATS 1 Class Salvage Tug.

TB 55-1900-232-10

These are large tug-type ships equipped with heavy air compressors

and rescue chambers for submarine salvage and rescue operations.

They are also fitted for helium-oxygen diving equipment.

Length (ft)

251.1

Cruising Range (nm)

8400 @ 10 kt

Beam (ft)

Fuel Consumption

2 engines-2100

(Gal/day)

4 engines-4100

Draft (ft)

19.5

Complement

95 crew

Displacement,

2400

Full Load (LT)

Towing Machine

Almon A. Johnson, Inc.

automatic towing

Propulsion, Main

diesel-electric,

machine, Series 260

1 screw

2-inch wire

Maximum Sustained

14.9

Speed (kts)

3000

FIGURE 2-3. ASR 7 Class Submarine Rescue Ship

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