USS Regulus (AK-14)

Stern view of USS Regulus (AK-14) at Mare Island, 13 March 1942. Regulus was under repairs at Mare Island from 17 January to 20 March 1942. Note the exposed after steering station on her stern.
History
United States
Name
  • Glenora
  • Regulus
NamesakeRegulus
Launched14 August 1920
Acquired7 November 1921
Commissioned14 December 1940
Decommissioned25 March 1946
Stricken17 April 1946
HomeportPearl Harbor (1941-1945)
IdentificationHull symbol: AK-14
FateSold for scrapping, 10 September 1947
General characteristics
Class & typeRegulus-class cargo ship
Displacement
  • 3,590 t (3,530 long tons) (standard)
  • 10,480 t (10,310 long tons) (full load)
Length491 ft 9 in (149.89 m)
Beam52 ft 2 in (15.90 m)
Draft24 ft (7.3 m)
Installed power2,500 shp (1,900 kW)
Propulsion
  • 1 × Bethlehem Shipbuilding vertical triple-expansion steam engine
  • 3 × Scotch boilers, 200psi Sat°
  • 1 × shaft
Speed11.5 kn (13.2 mph; 21.3 km/h)
Capacity4,900 DWT
Complement21 officers 199 enlisted
Armament

USS Regulus (AK-14) was an Regulus-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for delivering necessary goods and equipment to ships and stations in the war zone.

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