USS Cunningham DD 752 (1951 - 1954) |
The Fletcher ( DD ) Class |
Displacement: 2,325 tons (2,924 tons Full load) Length: 376 feet 5 inches Beam: 39 feet 7 inches Draught: 13 feet 9 inches Machinery: four Babcock & Wilcox boilers 2-shaft G.E.C. geared turbines Performance: 60,000 shp for 38 knots Bunkerage: 492 tons Range: 6,500 nautical miles at 15 knots Guns: five 5 inch; four 1.1 inch; four 20 mm Torpedoes: ten 21 inch |
We are looking for information on Fletcher Class Ships. E-Mails may be sent to Mark Roberts who is handling this class.
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Though the cover photo is a O.H. Perry Frigate, "A Fine and Private War" actually takes place aboard a Fletcher class Destroyer. The Webmaster has read the book, and considers it a captivating read - and a fine addition to your collection of Naval suspense. |