Elizabeth C. Stanton class transport

Elizabeth C. Stanton class transport

The "Elizabeth C. Stanton" class transport ship was a transport class of the United States Navy that originated just prior to the second World War. There existed only four ships to the class. The class is named for Elizabeth Cady Stanton. All ships of this class are named for important women in history.


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