Liberty ship
Class of ship
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Liberty ships were a class of cargo ship built in the United States during World War II under the Emergency Shipbuilding Program. Although British in concept, the design was adopted by the United States for its simple, low-cost construction. Wikipedia
Horsepower: 2,500 horsepower
Active: 2 (Traveling museum ships)
Armament: Stern-mounted 4-in (102 mm) deck gun for use against surfaced submarines, variety of anti-aircraft guns
Builders: 18 shipyards in the United States
Complement: 38–62 USMM; 21–40 USNAG;
Completed: 2,710
Cost: US$2 million ($43 million in 2024) per ship