Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945

DD-375 USS Downes

Mahan Class Destroyer:
Displacement: 1,500 tons
Length: 341'8"
Beam: 34'10"
Draft: 9'10"
Speed: 36.5 knots
Armament: 5 5"/38, 4 1/1", 12x4 21" torpedo tubes
Complement: 251
Geared turbines with twin screws, 42,800 h.p.
Built at Norfolk Navy Yard and commissioned 15 January 1937

: Partially destroyed at Pearl Harbor; rebuilt at Mare Island Navy Yard.

Additional Links:

"Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Downes
After Action Report -- Pearl Harbor Attack
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In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, Pennsylvania (BB-38) lies astern of the wrecked destroyers Cassin (DD-372) and Downes (DD-375) in Dry Dock No. 1.
National Archives Photo 80-G-19943

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Last updated: September 17, 2000

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