She underwent conversion to a. USS Underhill (DE-682) was a Buckley -class destroyer escort of the United States Navy during World War II. Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. The ship was west of Africa near the. Swearer was laid down by the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company of Newark, New Jersey on 12 August 1943, launched on 31 October 1943, and commissioned on 23 November. She served in the Atlantic Ocean and provided escort service against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. The traction motors may be powered directly or via. G. Photographed by the Mare Island Navy Yard. George A. USS Buckley (DE/DER-51), a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Ordnanceman John D. Yser, originally named Sénégalais, was a frigate in the Free French Naval Forces during World War II and the French Navy post-war. After completing flight training, he reported to the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise as a fighter pilot on 16 December 1941. G. Victor Norman Fair, Jr. Sara Thompson, 2690/5840 tons, was also British-built, in 1888 as the SS Gut Heil, and was purchased in 1917. two turbo-drive 40Kw 120V D. General Electric turbo-electric drive; 12,000 shp (8. After tours of escort duty at Norfolk, Va. Destroyer escort: Displacement: 1,740 tons (1,770 metric tons) (fully loaded) Length: 306 ft (93. Brown was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his Korean War combat service. USS Brennan (DE-13) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II and commissioned in January 1943. She was also the flagship of the Philippine Navy from 1967 to 1981. She was laid down on 2 January 1943 by the Dravo Corp. With the additional problem of a burnt-out drive motor in her surface-search (SL) radar,. Navsource. E. General Electric turbo-electric drive; 12,000 shp (8. Destroyer escorts first went into production because the Royal Navy needed an escort warship which was larger than a. S. G. Some 16 U. turbines with electric drive, 12000 shp,. or 1 1. Campbell was laid down on 29 March 1943 at the Bethlehem Hingham Shipyard; launched on 26 June. ( U. The aft engine room contains the two main propulsion diesel engines on the starboard side, the ship's service generator on the port side, the aft electrical distribution panel and ancillary pumps and compressors needed to support the main propulsion equipment. Laid down, 3 April 1945, as Walter S Gorka (DE-604)Rudderow Class Destroyer Escort, at Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard Co, Hingham MA. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive George (DE-276) HMS Goodson (K-480) CLASS: Evarts (lend-lease). was a Buckley-class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 and from 1951 to 1961. Instead, she was retained for use in the U. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive USS Harmon (DE 678) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign: N - T - M - I Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right. Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive Ship's patches courtesy of Mike Smolinski USS Roberts (DE 749) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign: N - Z - W - X. USS Earl V. Namesake. Their hull design reflected a shortage of both reduction gears and diesels. 59 m) diameter, 7 ft 7 in (2. After spending decades in reserve, she was sold for scrap in 1970. ; courtesy of Chris Wright) 0609910. 8 × K-gun depth charge projectors. Notes (: Lost) APD-46: Amesbury: 1945: Converted from Destroyer Escort DE-66: APD-97: Arthur L. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive Ship's patch courtesy of Mike Smolinski USS Frybarger (DE 705) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign: N - T - R - P. Rated a seaman second class on 13. E. Wounded in June and still hospitalized for Christmas, Seaman 2nd Class Robert S. Butler-class ship, the fastest class of the vessel built. In June 1941, an equivalent 12,000 shp powerplant was designed using diesel-electric drive. Evarts was launched on 7 December 1942 at the Boston Navy Yard in Boston, Massachusetts, as BDE-5, intended for transfer to Britain. 6 m) Beam: 42 ft. 25 December 1944: This photo of Christmas, 1944, shows that recovery can take a long time. Technical information. USS Weeden (DE-797) was a Buckley -class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 and from 1950 to 1958. William T. The destroyer escorts that were meant for the Netherlands were the first ships that the United States, on the grounds of the MDAP program made available to an ally. USS Christopher (DE-100) was a Cannon class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy. Laurent-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy and later the Canadian Forces from 1957–1992. two turbo-drive 40Kw 120V D. The destroyer escort was named in honor of Lieutenant Commander James Edwin Craig (1901–1941), who was killed in action aboard USS Pennsylvania during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. 0605112. USS Burden R. Baker was. Armament details will need research as to time and place. Destroyer Escort: Displacement: 1400 BRT : Length: 283 feet : Complement: 220 men : Armament: 3 3" guns various smaller guns depth charge throwers : Max speed: 29 knots: Engines: Diesels with electric drive : Power: 6000 : Notes on class: Several ships of this class were lend-leased to Britain during WWII to become the Captain class of the. Commissioned Ensign on 12 June 1941, he was assigned to Naval Air Station, San Pedro, California, and later to the USS Arizona. 0603101b. 24 June 1946: Decommissioned at Green Cove Springs, Fla. S. - USS William T. 59 m) diameter, 7 ft 7 in (2. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive USS Donaldson (DE 44) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign: N - W - P - W Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons. C. USS Currier (DE-700) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1960. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive Ship's patches courtesy of Mike Smolinski USS George (DE 697) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign: N - H - Q - J Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons. 31 m) pitch. HistoryUSS George W. Propulsion: 4 GM Mod. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive USS England (DE 635) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign: N - T - Q - J Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons. Navy destroyer escort USS Deede (DE 263) at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard (Hunter's Point), California. turbines with. Propulsion: 4 GM Mod. Edward Carlyle Daly was born on 27 April 1914 at Pink Hill, North Carolina. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive Mined off Normandy - 27 of her crew were lost with the ship and remain on eternal duty USS Rich (DE 695) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign:. p. Reeves. She performed escort and antisubmarine operations in dangerous battle areas and returned home with. 5 ft (2. VIEW SPECIFICATIONS [+] USS Samuel B. S. - Donaldson off the Puget Sound Navy Yard. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive USS Earl V. USS Sederstrom (DE-31) was a Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy during World War II. Kimmel (DE 584) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign: N - T - Z - J Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons. USS Reybold (DE-177) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. - The U. USS Kyne (DE-744) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. S. USS Clarence L. National Archives. By. 16-278A diesel engines with electric drive; 4. 2 × depth charge tracks. The new warship was designed, armed, and programmed to escort convoys and destroy enemy submarines. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive USS McConnell (DE 163) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign: N - X - T - A Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Evans (DE-113) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. USS Emery (DE-28) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. 6 m) diameter, 7 ft 7 in (2. She performed anti-submarine and anti-aircraft convoy protection duties in North Atlantic Ocean waters, and was decommissioned in October 1945 at New York Navy Yard and scrapped in 1946. 575) Specifications: Class: Buckley (lend-lease), Royal Navy - Captain Class. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve on 31 August 1940, and was commissioned on 12 June 1941 as ensign. She performed escort and anti-submarine operations in dangerous battle areas and was awarded nine battle stars,. , Lcdr. 13 February 1944: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. The story goes like this: During World War II, the Navy was experimenting with making a cannon-class destroyer escort invisible. 16-278A diesel engines with electric drive, 6,000 shp (4,474 kW), 2 screws: Speed: 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) Range: 10,800 nmi (20,000 km) at 12 kn (22 km/h; 14 mph). Douglas Blackwood (DE 219). Narvon, Pa. These small, versatile warships were powered by geared steam turbines. She was the first of the "TEV" type (long hull, turbo-electric drive) DE's. Robert P. p. Navy Photograph: # 80-G-708014 and 030318-N-0000X-002, now in the collections of the National Archives) Bill Gonyo. Type: Destroyer Escort: Displacement: 1400 BRT : Length: 283 feet : Complement: 220 men : Armament: 3 3" guns various smaller guns depth charge throwers : Max speed: 29 knots: Engines: Diesels with electric drive : Power: 6000 : Notes on class: Several ships of. She was later transferred to the French Navy as Bambara. Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive DE 566 HMS Trollope (K. Namesake. Ingram was laid down on 6 February 1943 at the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard, Inc. ) Destroyer Escort: Displacement: 1,240 tons standard; 1,620 tons full load; Length: 93. Bermingham (DE 530) off Boston, Massachusetts. . Its homing, wire guidance (in the Mod 1 version), dual speed, and estimated range of 23,000. 59 m) diameter, 7 ft 7 in (2. S. USS Durik (DE 666) 22 June 1943: Keel laid by the Dravo Corp. Campbell (DE-70/APD-49 ), a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Ensign Joseph Eugene Campbell (1919–1942), who was killed in action while engaging the enemy on 9 August 1942. [2]USS Solar (DE-221) (pronounced sō-lär), a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Boatswain's Mate First Class Adolfo Solar (1900–1941), who was killed in action during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. Foreman (1920-1942), who was killed in action aboard the heavy cruiser USS New Orleans during the Battle of Tassafaronga on 30 November 1942. 31 m) pitch; 12,000 hp (8. On the night of 11–12 October 1942, in the Battle of Cape Esperance, Lieutenant (junior grade) Evarts was killed in action when his ship USS Boise was damaged. She served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of World War II. USS. Destroyer escort (DE) was the United States Navy mid-20th-century classification for a 20-knot (37 km/h; 23 mph) warship designed with the endurance necessary to escort mid-ocean convoys of merchant marine ships. Rudderow Class Destroyer Escort - Crosley Class High-speed Transport: Laid down, 1 December 1943, as Ray K. E. 24 July 1945: Philadelphia, Pa. She is painted in Camouflage Measure 31 Design 1d. Navy, have long been standard on big ships. Navsource. 9 MW) 2 × solid manganese-bronze 3,600 lb (1,600 kg) 3-bladed propellers, 8 ft 6 in (2. In 1950, she was transferred to France, where she served as Touareg (F721) until 1960. Shelton, Conn. USS McAnn (DE-179) is a retired Cannon-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was recommissioned from 1950 to 1959. She was promptly sent to the Pacific Ocean to escort convoys and to protect other ships from Japanese planes and submarines. USS Durik (DE-666) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, in service from 1944 to 1946. Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons. Subsequently, she served as escort ship on shorter voyages between. 6 m) diameter; Speed: 24 knots (most ships could attain 26/27 knots) Range The Buckley-class destroyer escorts were 102 destroyer escorts launched in the United States in 1943–44. ( U. 9 MW) 2 × solid manganese-bronze 3,600 lb (1,600 kg) 3-bladed propellers, 8 ft 6 in (2. She was sent off into the Pacific Ocean to protect convoys and other ships from Japanese submarines and fighter aircraft. turbines with electric drive, 12000 shp, 2 screws Speed: 24 kts Range: 6,000 nm @ 12 knots4 × General Motors Model 16-278A diesel engines with electric drive, 6,000 shp (4,474 kW) 2 screws; Speed: 19 knots (35 km/h; 22 mph) Range: 4,150 nmi (7,690 km) Complement: 15 officers and 183 enlisted:. Charles Mathoff, niece of. Namesake. 15 August 1944: A bow on view of the destroyer escort USS John M. He was posthumously awarded the. M. 59 m) diameter, 7 ft 7 in (2. George (1925–1942), who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism on USS San Francisco at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. The destroyer escorts of the initial Evarts-class were of a General Motors diesel-electric design—the General Motors Tandem drive (GMT) type—with details prepared by Gibbs and Cox.