![]() ![]() ![]() The Barnegat-class ships were the first purpose-built AVPs, prior ships carrying that designation having been minesweepers. Both the full-size and small seaplane tenders were designed to provide supplies, spare parts, fuel, repairs, and berthing for assigned seaplane squadrons, and were well-armed so that they could serve as the primary line of defense of the seaplane bases they set up. The AVPs were not the descendants of the "seaplane tenders (destroyer)" (AVDs), which were converted from old destroyers because the Barnegat class could not be built quickly enough to meet the needs of the Navy at the start of the war. Navy therefore also planned for "small seaplane tenders" (AVPs), with a shallower draft, capable of supporting only one squadron each, but cheaper to build and able to operate in shallow waters. Full-size seaplane tenders (AVs) were designed to support two squadrons of flying boats each, but they were more expensive to build and had a deep draft, precluding their use in shallow harbors. Before World War II, the United States Navy foresaw a need for a large force of seaplane tenders in the event of a war in the Pacific, to allow air operations from undeveloped islands and atolls. Thirty were completed as seaplane tenders, four as motor torpedo boat tenders, and one as a catapult training ship. The Barnegat class was a large class of United States Navy small seaplane tenders (AVP) built during World War II. In Stock Cruise Ship & Ocean Liner Models.Made To Order Cruise Ship & Ocean Liner Models.SD Model Makers > Auxiliary Ship Models > Barnegat class Seaplane Tender (AVP) Models
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