USS Stormes (DD-780) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer that served in the United States Navy.
USS Stormes (DD-780) off Hampton Roads, Virginia on 13 November 1968
Palang (D 62) underway in 1987
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.