The Farragut-class destroyer was a group of 10 guided-missile destroyers built for the United States Navy during the 1950s. They were the second destroyer class to be named for Admiral David Farragut.
USS King on 10 September 1961
Stern of USS King (DDG-41) with Terrier missile launcher
The Charles F. Adams class is a ship class of 29 guided-missile destroyers built between 1958 and 1967. Twenty-three were built for the United States Navy, three for the Royal Australian Navy, and thr
Farragut-class destroyer (1958)
…San Francisco Naval Shipyard Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Bath Iron Works Operators United States Navy Preceded by Forrest Sherman class Succeeded by Charles F. Adams class (as Destroyer) Leahy class (as Destroyer Leader) Built 1957–1961 In commission 1959–1993 Completed 10 Scrapped 10 General characteristics Type…
USS Sampson in late-1980s
Lütjens rendering honours after the September 11 attacks