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Originally Posted by Olefin
Actually an escorted tanker (using fuel from the Kern County oil fields which are still in Milgov possession) would be a great idea on how to get guys back from Korea. There are still US Navy ships in Korea most likely - either too low on fuel to get home or out of fuel.
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That's what prompted the notion of a tanker. Other than aircraft carriers and submarines and a few odd cruisers, everything else needs fuel oil. And neither Korea nor Japan are likely to spare much, as both countries have fuel supply issues of their own.
You cannot fit 15000 troops aboard even half a dozen destroyers. If you want them to get home, you need to use bigger boats. So, few escorts, more freighters. Bunches of guys living in cans (shipping containers) for a 7-20 days.
Much as the navy would like to bring back all their toys with the boys from Korea, one tanker won't do it. But it will allow one lightly escorted convoy.
Uncle Ted