Hull Code Abbreviations and Acronyms

1. APD
   Converted Destroyer
2. APL
   Barracks Craft
3. APL
   Barracks Craft (non self-propelled)
4. AR
   Repair Ship (material Support)
5. ARC
   Cable Repair Ship
6. ARD
   Auxiliary Repair Dry Dock
7. ARDD
   Auxiliary Repair Dry Dock
8. ARDM
   Medium Auxiliary Repair Dry Dock
9. ARL
   Small Repair Ship
10. ARL
    Auxiliary Repair Light
11. AS
    Auxiliary Submarine
12. AS
    Submarine Tender (material Support)
13. AT
    Ocean-Going Tug
14. ATA
    Auxiliary Ocean Tug (fleet Support)
15. ATF
    Fleet Ocean Tug
16. ATF
    Fleet Ocean Tug (fleet Support)
17. ATS
    Salvage and Rescue Ship (fleet Support)
18. AV
    Seaplane Tender
19. AVB
    Aviation Logistics Support Ship
20. AVD
    Seaplane Tender Destroyer

Last updated: May 24, 2020 — Total entries: 326