Distilling ship
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A Distilling ship is a class of military ships, generally converted tankers, with the capability to convert salt water into fresh water. They were typically stationed at forward bases during conflict where they supported on-the-ground troops and front line naval units.[1]
References[]
- ^ Budge, Kent G. "Distilling Ships (AW)". The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia.
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