These tables summarize the large naval ships that were either built directly for the U.S. Navy, that were built for the U.S. Maritime Commission on behalf of the Navy and that were built for the U.S. Maritime Commission as merchant ships and converted, either during or immediately after construction, for the Navy.
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Combatant Ships |
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| Ship Type | Type Codes | Totals |
| Battleships | BB | 10 |
| Cruisers | CA, CB, CL | 75 |
| Destroyers | DD | 436 |
| Destroyer Escorts | DE | 563 |
| Submarines | SS | 240 |
| Aircraft Carriers | CV, CVB | 30 |
| Landing Ships, Dock | LSD | 27 |
| Landing Ships, Tank | LST | 1,054 |
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Total: |
2,435 | |
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Auxiliary Ships |
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| Ship Type | Type Codes | Totals |
| Tenders and Repair Ships | AD, AR, ARB, ARG, ARL, ARV, AS | 130 |
| Resupply Ships | AE, AF, AO, AOG | 241 |
| Cargo Ships | AK, AKA, AKN, AKS | 275 |
| Transports | AP, APA, APH, APV | 294 |
| Ocean Tugs | ATA, ATF, ATR | 237 |
| Aviation Support Ships | AV, AVP, AVS | 57 |
| Rescue and Salvage Ships | ARS, ASR | 48 |
| Miscellaneous Auxiliaries | AGC, AGP, AH, AN | 127 |
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Total: |
1,409 | |