The destroyer escort came into existence as a result of the German U-boat menace. Originally allocated to the United Kingdom under terms of the Lend-Lease. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. The other ship was the USS PC-1264, a submarine chaser. Description: 22 photos of various destroyer escorts (FF) during construction, fitting out, and underway. USS. S. Launched on November 17, 1943, the Evarts-class destroyer escort carried an enlisted crew of 160 serving under Lt. The USS Mason (DE-529) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort and was the second ship of the U. 8 × single 20 mm guns. USS Cabana (DE-260) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. The second USS Sanders (DE-40) was an Evarts class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. 1 × Hedgehog anti-submarine mortar. 000 Allied Warships and over 11. Originally constructed as the United States Navy Evarts -class destroyer escort DE-524, she served in the Royal Navy from 1943 to 1946. She performed escort and anti-submarine operations in dangerous battle areas and was awarded nine battle stars,. 13 February 1943: Boston Harbor - HMS Bayntun (K 310) underway in Boston Harbor. DE -- Destroyer Escorts Click on "DE-##" for link to page with specifications, history, photographs (where available). Navy, and commissioned on 15 April 1943,. USS Mitchell (DE-43) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. The propulsion plant of the Evarts and Cannon class destroyer escorts essentially. Evarts: destroyer escort: 1,140 25 May 1943 scrapped 1947 Crowley: Evarts: destroyer escort: 1,140 25 March 1944 scrapped 1947 Crusader Royal Canadian Navy: C: destroyer: 1,900 26 November 1945 delivered to Canada January 1945, scrapped 1971 Cuba Cuba: Sloop: 2,055 c. 66 ships . W. Namesake. Is there a plastic scale model of an Evarts Class destroyer escort? I've seen several other classes but never the Evarts class. escort was relieved by a British escort. My grandfather served on an Evarts class in WWII and I'd love to build of model of his ship. S. She was launched at the Mare Island Navy Yard on 22. Around 0533B/13, USS Steady was detached to Bizerta. , Sr. USS Emery (DE-28) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. S-134 Destroyer Escorts Photo Collection. Seen are USS Knox (FF-1052), USS Sample (FF-1048), USS Rathburne (FF-1057), USS Francis Hammond (FF-1067), USS Badger (FF. Photographed from a blimp of squadron ZP-11. Photographed from a. Phone: 718-471-5464 Email click here Fax 718-337-7115. This is a list of destroyer escorts of the United States Navy, listed in a table sortable by both name and hull-number. H. An escort destroyer with United States Navy hull classification symbol DDE was a destroyer (DD) modified for and assigned to a fleet escort role after World War II. John M. The Cannon class was a class of destroyer escorts built by the United States primarily for antisubmarine warfare and convoy escort service during World War II. 000 Allied Commanders of WWII, from the US Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, The Polish Navy. The destroyer escorts displaced 2,380 tonnes (2,380 t) fully loaded and had a complement of 290. It was made up of the escort carriers USS Suwanee, USS Block Island and USS Gilbert Islands which were escorted by They were escorted by the destroyer USS Dale and the destroyer escorts USS Mitchell, USS Donaldson, USS Cloues USS Lamons and USS Kyne. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. Is there a plastic scale model of an Evarts Class destroyer escort? I've seen several other classes but never the Evarts class. The General Motors engine was also known as the. E. He enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve on 2 July 1937 and was appointed a Naval Aviator on 21 September 1938. , USNR, in command. ) Ordered: 7 Aug 1942 : Laid down: 22 Jan 1944 : Launched : Commissioned : End service : History: Cancelled on 5 September 1944. This section includes over 21. 000 Allied Commanders of WWII, from the US Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, The Polish Navy. ) Ordered : Laid down: 17 Oct 1942 : Launched: 7 Dec 1942 : Commissioned: 21 Apr 1943 : End service: 28 Aug 1945 : History: On 28 August 1945, she was decommissioned and leased to the Republic of China, which she served as T'ai. Shelton, Conn. Numbering: Destroyer Escorts were numbered in a single series, designated "DE". Later, in March 1950, the post World War II ASW destroyer (DDK) classification was merged with the DDE classification, resulting in. 1943. The second HMS Mounsey (K569) was a British Captain-class frigate of the Royal Navy in commission during World War II. ( U. 000 Allied Commanders of WWII, from the US Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, The Polish Navy. Click on a blue ship's name or design number to see photos. The 97 in the class were all powered by four Cleveland Diesel 16-278 engines. Hastings (DE-19) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy during World War II. 1943: San Francisco Bay - The destroyer escort USS Edgar G. USS George (DE-697) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort. USS Wyman (DE-38) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy during World War II. She was sent off into the Pacific Ocean to protect convoys and other ships from Japanese submarines and fighter aircraft. Roberts received the Presidential Unit Citation as part of Task Unit 77. escort was relieved by a British escort. USS Crouter (DE-11) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy in commission from 1943 to 1945. ( U. Around 0157B/13, USS Evarts, USS Dobler, USS Walter S. The lead ship, USS Cannon, was commissioned on 26 September 1943 at Wilmington, Delaware. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. Fleming. - An escort destroyer whose mass production began in 1943, equipped with a diesel electric engine and demonstrated 19 knots. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. As shown in the table at right, they mounted either 3-inch or 5-inch main gun batteries; there were also two styles of bridge. 29 June 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. BS 1310605 from the United States National Archives) 0601712: 489k: 26 February 1945: Vallejo, Cal. Any constructive criticism is welcome, and many thanks to the people on the Discord that helped me weed out a lot of problems and issues early on. F. Carlson was assigned to the Pacific fleet. Larger but not more powerful than the Evarts. 4 m beam 1,505 tons full 2 shafts Top speed of 26 knotsAn online database of camouflage used by. ♦ USN Destroyer Escort Classes ♦. Cannon -class destroyer escort - 72 built. The USS Mason was one of the two U. Navy, and commissioned on 15 April 1943, with Lieutenant Commander C. One of the most famous and successful destroyer classes ever built was the U. Technical information. Shaft Horsepower: 6,000 There were thus six destroyer escort classes. 1", 9 20mm, 1 hedgehog, 2 deptch charge tracks,. Armament: 3 3"/50, 1x2 40mm or 1 1. Gen. She performed dangerous work in numerous battle areas, and was awarded three battle stars. Brown (DE-258) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy during World War II. On the grounds of Hatley Park and Royal Roads University in Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC. ). Camouflage Design sheets, when available, are linked to separately from the camouflage measure. . H. First, it is aiming to offer interesting and useful information about WW2. 8 × K-gun depth charge projectors. The initial proposal for a 12,000hp diesel engine would have provided for the 24,5 knots demanded, but the great number of destroyer escorts being ordered in other demands on diesel engines (not the least of which was tanks) resulted in smaller, 6,000hp engines being installed in the Evarts class, for 4,5 knots less than hoped. Ship Construction & Design. Buckley -class destroyer escort - 148 built. Conversion of a fifth ship, England, was commenced but abandoned when the war ended. escort was relieved by a British escort. Navy inventory during the era. USS Fair (DE-35) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy. Pennant number K476. USS LeHardy (DE-20) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. S. Namesake. Niko Model 1:700. 000 Allied Commanders of WWII, from the US Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, The Polish Navy. 01 June 1943: Miami, Florida - "The destroyer escort USS Brennan (DE-13) sits moored at one of the piers in Miami. She was sent off into the Pacific Ocean to protect convoys and other ships from Japanese submarines and fighter aircraft. As shown in the table at right, they mounted either 3-inch or 5-inch main gun batteries; there were also two styles of bridge. Class: Evarts Type: GMT (diesel-electric tandem motor. McDonald (Sponsor). 000 Allied Warships and over 11. ; USS Chase (DE-158), a Buckley-class destroyer escort, commissioned in 1943 and decommissioned in 1946. USS Doneff (DE-49) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort which served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Originally constructed as the United States Navy Evarts -class destroyer escort USS Lovering (DE-272), she served in the Royal Navy from 1943 until her sinking in 1944. USS Carlson (BDE-9/DE-9) was an Evarts-class short-hull destroyer escort in the United States Navy. She was sunk as a target in. GENERAL INFORMATION Length: “Short hull” 289' 5" x 283' 6" Molded Beam: 35' 2" Displacement:. 4. Peterson United States Navy: Edsall:. 132 Prospect Ave - Woodmere, NY 11598. HMS Dacres (K472) was a Captain-class frigate, built in the United States as a Evarts-class destroyer escort, and transferred to the Royal Navy under the terms of Lend-Lease, which served in World War II. Powers (DE-528) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy during World War II. She performed escort and anti-submarine operations in dangerous battle areas and returned home with three battle stars. USS John M. S. 本級艦也被稱做 GMT 型（General Motors Tandem簡寫）。. USS Mason (DE-529), an Evarts-class destroyer escort, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named Mason, though DE-529 was the only one specifically named for Ensign Newton Henry Mason. I know of a Captains class resin model but I'm interested in plastic. A number of DE's were converted to APD's. The USS Evarts (DE-5) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort laid down on October 17, 1942, and launched on December 7, the same year. She was sent off into the Pacific Ocean to protect convoys and other ships from Japanese submarines and fighter aircraft. jpg 399 × 496; 52 KB. 1", 9 20mm, 1. com. Butler -class destroyer escort - 83 completed. John C. This gave her a close-range armament of six Bofors and ten Oerlikons. USS Smartt (DE-257) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy during World War II. DER) are not indicated in this list. While performing convoy and escort duty in the Pacific Ocean she was also able to sink one Japanese submarine and to shoot down several kamikaze planes. 19 August 1944: the Atlantic Ocean east of Boston, Mass. Swanson, USNR), USS Frost (J. USS Evarts (DE-5) was the lead ship of her class of destroyer escorts in the United States Navy. 1911 stricken 1971 Cummings United States Navy: Mahan: destroyer:. James W. View the official War History of USS Seid as submitted by the. They were also known as the GMT or "short hull" DE class, with GMT standing for General Motors Tandem Diesel drive. The destroyer escort was a British design concept for a 300-foot long, 20-knot ship; easy to build. USS Cabana (DE-260) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. [U. USS Bebas 1943r. Navy destroyer escort USS Brackett (DE 41) in a floating dry dock in the Marshall Islands. C. Media in category "USS Mason (DE-529)" The following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. We don't have any commands listed for USS Willard Keith (DE 314)Navsource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive USS Decker (DE 47) Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign: N - Z - B - D Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons. National Archives. Around 0600B/13, the U. S. Class: Evarts Type: GMT (diesel-electric tandem motor drive, short hull, 3" guns) Displacement: 1,140 tons (light), 1,430 tons (full). USS Steele (BDE-8/DE-8) was an Evarts-class short-hull destroyer escort in the service of the United States Navy. USS Martin (DE-30) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. 138k. In total there were six series of destroyer escorts: Evarts class (GMT): 6000hp diesel-electric machinery (4 1500hp diesels-generators,. Captain Peabody retained five vessels, one destroyer escort, the rights to the Seattle-Victoria. By the end of the war, she had accumulated three battle stars. The Cannon class was a class of destroyer escorts built by the United States primarily for antisubmarine warfare and convoy escort service during World War II. HMS Mounsey on 20 August 1944.