Fletcher Class DD by Buffalo1
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The Fletcher class was the most numerous type of destroyer built by U.S. Navy during World War II. Fletchers displaced 2050 tons. The basic WWII weapons package included five 5 inch guns, ten 21 inch torpedoes, depth charges, 40mm and 20mm anti-aircraft guns. Maximum speed was 37 knots. A number of Fletchers were transferred to the navies of America's friends in the 1960s and 70s. Mexico retired "Cuitlahuac"(ex USS John Rodgers)the last of the active service Fletchers in 2001. The USS Cassin Young (DD793) can be found at the Boston Navy Yard next to the frigate USS Constitution.
Comments (8)
brigadier
Yup, awesome ships. I rode 1 Fletcher, 1 Sumner, and 2 Gearing class during the 22 years I was in the US Navy. They may ride rough, but they can take a heck of a beating and still steam. I've got some up close and personal photos of them from when they were active. Thanks for the great pics.
Buffalo1
@brigadier: I'm with you. Maybe you can post a pic or two? Fletchers were real greyhounds of the sea, but don't all destroyers ride rough? I've seen the video of them going bows under. You sailors are braver than I am. Says something for the Fletchers that they had a 60 year run.
Richardphotos
always immpressive to visit theses war ships and get a feel for what the sailors went through in a 24 hour battle to not be sunk and sink as many enemy ships as possible. excellent pov
erlandpil
Well done picture
tallpindo
Once upon a time FRAM-I and FRAM II distinguished the DD's I knew and nothing smaller than a Garcia DE at 650 ft.could ever venture to sea again with USN men. How small and insgignificant I felt having only once boarded a Defoe frigate which was only about 250ft and built in Bay City Mich. and sailed down the Chicago Sanitary Canal to the Missippi to appear in the Gulf of Mexico. Lately I have been seeing one stackers in movies with a stack similar to the two of the Fletcher. Huh! The picture captures the complexity of military might in the 40"s.
Buffalo1
@tallpindo: Three Fletchers actually made it into the Fram II (Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization) from 1960 to 64. 79 Gearings and 33 Sumners were also in FRAMI & II. Bet these were the types that brigadier sailed on.
Denger
Excellent shots of this Fletcher, and interesting commentary. The above comments also provide wonderful insights. Thank you, Buffalo1 and everyone who commented!
Vik9740
perfect perspective on this old girl!