Aerthius-Class Transport

Fact Log

 * Class: Aerthius
 * Type: Transport-Cargo Ship
 * Preceded by: Anezor-Class
 * Succeeded by: Brux-Class
 * Commissioned: (1940 - 1945)
 * Planned: 700
 * Completed: 598
 * Cancelled: 2
 * Active: 48
 * Retired: 428
 * Displacement: 12,952 tons
 * Length: 420 ft
 * Beam: 55 ft
 * Draft: 26 ft (at deep level)
 * Installed Power: 3,200 hp
 * Propulsion: 1 shaft, 1 Wilhelm-Superior Diesel Engine
 * Speed: 14 Knots
 * Range: 21,160 NMI
 * Capacity: 11,034 tons
 * Complement: 62- 84
 * Armament:
 * 1 x 4 in cannon
 * 2 x Celebra 40mm twin AA gun

Ships in Class

 * M.I.S Aerthius (1940 - 1952) (Retired)
 * Only class lead listed*

Overview
Built in vast numbers, the Aerthius-Class was the back bone of the merchant navy. These ships hauled millions of tons of war supplies for the Merick Isles Navy and its allies during WWII. Most ships built were sold to other countries in need, but around 300 were retained for for the Merick Isles itself.

A rare quantity of these ships are still in running condition today. Light commerical shipping and inland commerical shipping companies own the majority of the 48 Aerthius-Class still in working condition today.