USS Massey (DD-778), an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was a United States Navy ship that served between 1944 and 1973.
USS Massey in 1971
Lt Cdr Massey at NAS Ford Island on 24 May 1942. The victory flag marking on his Douglas TBD Devastator represents a Japanese ship he sank at Kwajalein during the Marshalls-Gilberts raids.
Massey at Tripoli, June 1948.
Massey in the early 1950s after being fitted with new radar antennas.
Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer
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 Melancthon Sumner, an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Often referred to as simply the Sumner, this class was distinguished from the previous Fletcher class by their twin 5-inch/38 caliber gun mounts, dual rudders, additional anti-aircraft weapons, and many other advancements. The Allen M. Sumner design was extended 14 feet (4.3 m) amidships to become the Gearing class, which was produced in larger numbers but did not see significant service in World War II.
USS Lyman K. Swenson in 1955
USS De Haven c.1970 fitted with FRAM II modifications.
