The  had a foundry, forge, metal lathes, and welders for heavy repairs, plus an optical shop and clockmakers to repair binoculars, sextants, marine chronometers, optical rangefinders, and fire-control system computers. These tenders operated stills and electric generators to supply fresh water and electrical power to destroyers moored alongside for boiler repair.
The had a foundry, forge, metal lathes, and welders for major repairs, along with an optical shop and clockmakers to fix binoculars, sextants, marine chronometers, optical rangefinders, and fire-control system computers. These tenders operated boilers and electric generators to provide fresh water and electrical power for destroyers moored alongside for boiler repair.