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
USS Gearing, 1960
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.
Norris after FRAM II.
The Allen M. Sumner class was a group of 58 destroyers built by the United States during World War II. Another twelve ships were completed as destroyer minelayers. The class was named for Allen Melanc
Gearing-class destroyer
…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 hull was lengthened by 14 ft (4.3 m) amidships, which resulted in more fuel storage space and increased the operating range. The first…
USS Lyman K. Swenson in 1955
USS De Haven c.1970 fitted with FRAM II modifications.