USS Gandy (DE-764) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. Davis (Lt. V. She was named in honor of Seaman Second Class Carl William Otterstetter. ; They are capable of independent action, but are usually assigned. She served in the Atlantic Ocean and provided escort service against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. S. Riddle earned 12 battle stars for World War II service. ;. 1 × triple 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes. , who led an operation for the invasion of the Solomon Islands. John H. They were also known as the GMT or "short hull" DE class, with GMT standing for General Motors Tandem Diesel drive. USS Williams (DE-372) was a John C. USS O'Neill (DE-188) was a Cannon -class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. 2 × Mk. USS Bostwick (DE 103) USS Breeman (DE 104) USS Bright (DE 747) USS Bronstein (DE 189) USS Burrows (DE 105) USS Cannon (DE 99) (To Brasil as. Navy ships to bear the name. She served in the Atlantic Ocean and provided escort service against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. New releases (Destroyers in 1:700)Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts. The ship was named in honor of Arthur John Roberts, Jr. Roberts (DE-413) was a John C. 66 ships . july 12 2023. 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. In 1950, she was transferred to France, where she served as Touareg (F721) until 1960. USS Baron (DE-166) was a Cannon -class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. USS Bostwick (DE-103), Cannon -class destroyer escort of the U. DE-103 USS Bostwick. The escort destroyer then entered the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for a brief availability before making a series of short cruises from her homeport to Key West, Mayport, Florida,. The ship remained in service until 1976 when she was sold for scrap. She was launched on 26 March. destroyer escorts were lost to U-boats, including the USS Leopold (DE-319), one of 30 DEs manned by the U. BULTER class during the war. The escort carriers of Taffy 3, hidden in heavy smoke laid down by John C. Hammerberg was launched 20 August 1954 by Bath Iron. 2 x depth charge tracks. This attack was earlier credited with the destruction of U-709. Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. Ms. 0 references. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the United States Navy during World War II. Sumner-class destroyer 2,200 23 November 1944 Decommissioned 1971, sunk as target 1979 Alger United States Navy Brazil Cannon-class destroyer escort 1,240 12 November 19433 × 21 inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes. History. TONNAGE: 430 . She was scrapped in 1975. Navy during World War II. She arrived at Okinawa on 7 August, for local escort and patrol, and with the end of hostilities a week later,. 10 anti-submarine mortar (144 rounds) 8 × Mk. The title of this book is The Buckley-Class Destroyer Escorts and it was written by Bruce Hampton Franklin. USS Thornhill (DE-195) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1947. During such duty, USS Eugene E. Her original hull identifier was DE-1052 when classified a Destroyer Escort. She returned home at war's end with a one battle star for her assistance in sinking a German submarine. USS Bostwick was a Cannon class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. 9 depth charge tracks. 1892. 503 destroyer escorts (DE's) (The Royal Navy had similar ships called frigates) were commissioned by the allies between Jan 1943 and May 1945. History. The ship was then cannibalized for spare parts in the Philippines. As completed, the frigate displaced 3,070 tons under standard load and 4,130 tons under full load. USS Earl K. Otter (1914-1942), who was killed in action on Corregidor on 6 May 1942. 9 depth charge tracks. She served in the Atlantic Ocean and provided escort service against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast, maneuverable, long-endurance warship intended to. From 21 to 22 January 1944, she was escort for British tanker SS. The USS Courtney was built by the Defoe Shipbuilding Company located in Bay City, Michigan in the year 1954. Source for information on Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts: The Oxford. After spending 23 years in reserve, she was scrapped in 1969. main battery): Massey, Hugh W. Ships scrapped in 1973. She was sold for scrap in 1974. USS Alvin C. For their time they were among the most powerful and advanced ships of their type in the world, and set the trend for future. All of these ships have wild animals as names: Leon (x USS. The experiment was such a success, that a few other destroyer escorts had their torpedo tubes removed and replaced by electric power cables and power supply equipment for use at other locations. 192k. Complement. JDS Ikazuchi (DE-202) is the lead ship of Ikazuchi-class destroyer escort of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force . 2 × 3"/50 caliber Mk. Returning to Port Purvis on 18 January 1945, Damon M. She was later sunk as a target in 1971. This particular edition is in a Hardcover format. H. 2 × Mk. Cummings continued escort and patrol duty in the Solomons until 9 March. Butler class destroyer escorts; Ships built at Consolidated Steel Corporation; Ships built in 1944; Ships sunk in 1969; Ships with pennant number 366; Naval ships of the United States by name; Ships sunk as targets; Destroyer escorts of the United States by. John C. Evans, a naval officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor. 2 × Mk. Ms. Note that US Navy "escort destroyers", are destroyer class vessels and found in that list. USS Christopher (DE-100) was a Cannon class destroyer escort built for the U. USS Otter was named in honor of Lieutenant Bethel V. USS Deede. The ships were built in 11 different shipyards. USS Bostwick was a Cannon class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. Baker was. , 1 June 1922, Jack Carter enlisted in the Navy 14 February 1941. 2- 5 in (130 mm), 4 (2×2) 40 mm AA, 10- 20 mm AA, 3- 21 inch (533 mm) TT, 1 Hedgehog, 8 DCT's, 2 DC tracks. She served only a short time in the Atlantic Ocean before being transferred to Brazil, in December 1944. HMCS Margaree was a St. USS Lewis (DE-535) was a John C. USS Alger (DE-101) was a Cannon -class destroyer escort built for the U. S. SUTTON, arc at present in the United States. Listed by class, with descriptions and links to individual ship pages. Coast Guard during World War II. Butler (DE-339). Loy. She was finally sunk as a target in 1968. The Type III Hunt-class destroyers were equipped with torpedo tubes; all Hunt-class were capable of 27 knots compared to the 20 knots of the River-class frigates. 1 × Hedgehog anti-submarine mortar. She is now a museum ship. Type: Destroyer Escort: Displacement: 1240 BRT : Length: 306 feet :. Notable events involving Bostwick include: 1 Mar 1944. Durant was built as an Edsall-class destroyer escort. USS Dionne. USS Hissem (DE-400/DER-400) was an Edsall class destroyer escort of the United States Navy. USS McAnn (DE-179) is a retired Cannon-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. Navy photo, from the book "Allied Escort Ships of World War II (A Complete Survey)", by Peter Elliott] Edib Krlicbegovic Bosnia - Hercegovina. She served in the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and provided destroyer escort protection against submarine and. ), 35 feet 6 inches in beam, with a normal displacement of 2,100 tons. Captain Francis Massie Hughes reported onboard to be Captain Logan Ramsey’s relief. The destroyer escort returned to Ulithi on 27 January 1945 and prepared for her next assignment, the invasion of Iwo Jima. USS Damon M. -class destroyer escort. Of the 116 ships ordered, 44 were cancelled and six were commissioned directly into the Free. Naval Ships, challenged the workers at Dravo in a speech at their dockside by saying, “If these vessels are produced in the time required, the. She was promptly sent off into the Pacific Ocean to protect convoys and other ships from Japanese submarines and fighter aircraft. The destroyer escorts displaced 2,380 tonnes (2,380 t) fully loaded and had a complement of 290. 10 anti-submarine mortar (144 rounds) 8 × Mk. She was named in honor of Ensign Thomas Alfred. She was launched on 22 March 1944 by Dravo Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware, sponsored by Mrs. History. Navy during World War II. Destroyer Escort. Login Register. German U-boat U-441 was badly damaged north of the Azores, in position 49°10'N, 26°00'W, by depth charges from the. In 1948, she. She was scrapped in 1968. Destroyer Escorts (DE) are the first type capable of accompanying a regular Imperial fleet. Cannon Class Type DET Destroyer Escort Keel Laid February 6 1943 - Launched August 30 1943; USS BOSTWICK DE-103 Commissioned December 1 1943 - Decommissioned April 30 1946. OFFENSIVE: (3) 12 pdr. Joseph K. USS Rinehart (DE-196) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. The ship was originally built as USS Corbesier (DE-106), an American Cannon-class destroyer escort named for Antoine Joseph Corbesier, for more than 40 years he was the beloved swordmaster of the U. USS Slater is now a museum ship on the. 4. She returned home at war's end with a very respectable seven battle stars to her credit. , was born on 22 March 1920 and attended public schools in Winnetka, Illinois and Hingham, Massachusetts. USS Bostwick (DE-103) was a Cannon class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. USS Dealey (DE-1006), the lead ship of her class of destroyer escort, was a ship of the United States Navy in commission from 1954 to 1972 and named for Commander Samuel D. DE 1 HMS Bayntun (K. USS Waterman (DE-740) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. Fred D. It was commissioned on December 1, 1943, under Lt. USS Wilhoite (DE-397) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. USS Roberts (DE-749) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. In 1950, she was transferred to France where she served as Kabyle (F718). USS William C. The ship entered the reserves after the end of the war, and in 1950 was transferred to the Royal. She was transferred to Brazil on 1 August 1944 and served as Beberibe (D-19) until 1966. these small ships were designed to provide protection for the slow moving convoys that roamed the Atlantic during WW2. She served in the Atlantic Ocean in 1943-45 before being transferred to the Brazilian Navy. S. Butler (DE-339) was the lead ship of her class of destroyer escorts (DEs) in the service of the United States Navy, named after Ensign John C. The majority of Escorts are considered ACS craft between 100. Namesake. L. In 1956, she was transferred to South Korea, where she served as Kyongki (F-71) until 1977. USS Laning (DE-159/APD-55) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 and from 1951 to 1957. USS Bostwick (DE-103) as ROCN Taicang (太仓) USS Breeman (DE-104) as ROCN Taihu (太湖). The first USS Wickes (DD-75) was the lead ship of her class of destroyers in the United States Navy during World War I, later transferred to the Royal Navy as HMS Montgomery. They are also fitted with a number of new types of radar, * »> * * * SOUTH KOREA. 19 August 1944: the Atlantic Ocean east of Boston, Mass. version 1. In 1952, she was sold to Uruguay, where she served as. The standard displacement of the warship is 2,000t. The USS SLATER DE-766 is a CANNON class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. This plan provides six 5-inch guns and a speed of 33 knots in a ship 355 feet long on the load water line (L. 8 feet. 1 × Hedgehog Mk. Miles. e. Levy (1792–1862), a notable figure of the 19th-century Navy. USS Burrows (DE-105) was a Cannon -class destroyer escort built for the U. USS Eldridge (DE-173), a Cannon-class destroyer escort, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Lieutenant Commander John Eldridge, Jr. Jellicoe, DSO, DSC and Bar, RN) and the destroyer escort USS Frederick C. 8 × Mk. Liddle. These would ultimately become Bogue-class escort carriers Bogue, Card, Nassau, Altamaha, Core, Barnes, Block Island, and the British lend-lease escort carrier HMS Tracker. Hingham Shipyard Marinas, documentary film Remembering the Hingham Shipyard. She was decommissioned and scrapped in 1979. Hadley 4 Fletcher class (5 x 5-in. Entering service in 1943 and spending the rest of World War II in the shadow of larger ships, American destroyer escorts ended up sinking more Axis submarines than any other type of escort vessel. USS Evans (DE-1023), a Dealey-class destroyer escort, was the third ship of the United States Navy to have the name Evans. (DE-129) USS Edsall (DE-129) was the lead ship of her class of destroyer escort in the United States Navy. The destroyer escort BZ Bauru (Be 3) of the Brazilian Navy. Butler, commissioned on 31 March 1944. After her final refit,. Straub, the escort was. All of these ships have wild animals as names:. The vessel is not equipped with the landing area, but features a helicopter vertical replenishment (VERTREP) station. 30 Apr 1945 German U. Seventh and last of her class, HMCS Terra Nova was built by the Victoria Machinery. She was finally sunk as a target in 1973.