The Rudderow-class destroyer escorts were destroyer escorts launched in the United States in 1943 to 1945. Of this class, 21 were completed as destroyer escorts, and 51 were completed as Crosley-class
USS Rudderow
View forward from the mast of Rudderow-class USS Chaffee (DE-230) showing 5in and 40mm guns.
View aft from the mast of Rudderow-class USS Chaffee (DE-230) showing rear 5in and 40mm guns, depth charge racks, depth charge projectors and torpedo tubes.
The John C. Butler class were destroyer escorts that originated during World War II. The lead ship was USS John C. Butler, commissioned on 31 March 1944. The class was also known as the WGT type from
Rudderow-class destroyer escort
…Operators United States Navy Republic of China Navy Colombian National Navy Republic of Korea Navy Mexican Navy Preceded by Edsall class Succeeded by John C. Butler class Built 1943–1944 In commission 1943–1992 Planned 252 Completed 72 Cancelled 180 Preserved 1 General characteristics Type Destroyer escort Displacement…
USS John C. Butler on 1 March 1945