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The Forrest Sherman ( DD ) Class

The Forrest Sherman Class Destroyer was the last of the standard destroyers to be built by the US Navy after World War II.

Designed during the late 1940’s and built during the 1950’s they had the most modern weapons and crew conveniences available at the time, including air conditioning throughout the ship and more living space for the men than in earlier destroyers.

Length: 	418'5"
Beam:   	45'2"
Displacement: 	2,780 tons
Machinery: 	Four-1200 lb. Boilers; 
		two steam turbines; two shafts
Performance:	33 kts.  
Bunkerage:	?  
Range:		4,500 miles at 20 knots.          
Guns:		(3)  5" 54 cal  Mk-42; (2) twin 3" 50 cal
Torpedoes:	(6) 21" MK 32 ASW; (2) Hedgehog; 
		(1) depth charge release rack
Complement:	22 Officers; 313 enlisted