Landing Craft Repair Ship
The Achelous class (ARL) was a mobile repair ship based on the same hull as the LST. It was a 4,100 ton, 328-foot (100 m) vessel, with a top speed of 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) and a crew of 255. Armament consisted of two quad and two twin 40 mm guns, and six twin 20 mm guns.
| Name | Acquired | Formerly | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVNS Vinh Long (HQ-802) | 30 September 1971 | USS Satyr (ARL-23) | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. To Philippine Navy as BRP Yakal (AR-617). |
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