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Escort destroyer
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An escort destroyer was a small warship built to full naval standards which was optimised for air-defence and anti-submarine duties in wartime, but which retained many of the capabilities of a traditi
USS Bache following DDE conversion with Weapon Alpha replacing mount 52.
USS Bache following DDE conversion with Weapon Alpha replacing mount 52.
Gearing-class destroyer
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The Gearing class was a series of 98 destroyers built for the U.S. Navy during and shortly after World War II. The Gearing design was a minor modification of the Allen M. Sumner class, whereby the hul
Escort destroyer
…would be accompanied by eight DDEs. Four DDEs would provide a close screen for the CVS while the other four attacked submarines detected by aircraft. Gearing class conversions were modified by replacing the B position 5"/38 caliber guns (mount 52) with either RUR-4 Weapon Alpha or hedgehog. A second Weapon Alpha…
USS Gearing, 1960
USS Gearing, 1960
George K. MacKenzie, Leonard F. Mason, Henry W. Tucker, and Rupertus under the Story Bridge, Brisbane, Australia in January 1958
George K. MacKenzie, Leonard F. Mason, Henry W. Tucker, and Rupertus under the Story Bridge, Brisbane, Australia in January 1958
Sarsfield (top) as delivered and Rowan (bottom) after FRAM I.
Sarsfield (top) as delivered and Rowan (bottom) after FRAM I.
Norris after FRAM II.
Norris after FRAM II.