Technical information
Type | Destroyer |
Displacement | 2050 BRT |
Length | 376 feet |
Complement | 350 men |
Armament | 5 5" guns various smaller guns 5 21" torpedo tubes 2 Hedge hogs |
Max speed | 35 knots |
Engines | Geared-turbines |
Power | 60000 |
Notes on class | This was the second class of destroyers, after Benson / Gleaves, built during the war. 175 of these were delivered in 2 years. They were slightly heavier than previous class and had increased anti-aircraft armament. These ships were popular with their crews and were successful, some being in service into the Vietnam war. US Navy destroyer classes during WWII: |
US Navy ships of the Fletcher class
To see all Fletcher class ships click here.
See all US Navy Destroyer classes.
DD 522 : Diary of a destroyer Surels, Ron |
Books dealing with this subject include:
200,000 Miles Aboard the Destroyer Cotten, Robinson, C. Snelling, 1999 |