1957 WESTPAC TOUR STATISTICS
The USS Tortuga (LSD-26) was laid down on 16 October 1944 by the Boston Navy Yard, launched on 21 January 1945;sponsored by Mrs. George D. Payne, and commissioned on 8 June 1945, Lt. Comdr. Raymond G. Brown, USNR, in command.
Named after: A group of desert coral islets -- 60 miles west of Key West, Fla
Length Overall: 457 ft. 9 in.
Beam: 72 ft.
Draft fully loaded: 18 ft.
Full load displacement: 9,375 tons
Maximum speed: 16.5 knots
Mainpropulsion: 7,000 horsepower through twin screws
Anchors: 18,000 lbs. each
Fresh water consumption: 2,774,700 gallons
Food consumption:
Meat 59,500 lbs.
Potatoes 82,600 lbs.
Bread 18,571 lbs.
Butter 5,600 lbs.
Milk 30,261 qts.
Ice Cream 1,400 gals.
Tomatoes 5,026 lbs.
Lettuce 5,950 lbs.
Apples 7,000 lbs.
Oranges 5,726 lbs.
Coffee 5,110 lbs.
Total (Approximate) Crew’s Wages: $200,000
Time Underway: 119 days
Time In Port: 121 days
Total Distance Traveled: 29,304 miles