The Porter class destroyer USS Porter (i). She was lost on 26 Oct 1942.
Technical information
| Type | Destroyer |
| Displacement | 1825 BRT |
| Length | 381 feet |
| Complement | 175 men |
| Armament | 8 5 inch guns 8 1 pdr 8 21 inch torpedo tubes |
| Max speed | 37 knots |
| Engines | Geared-turbines, 2 screws |
| Power | 50,000 hp |
| Notes on class | This class was designed to counter the large destroyers the Japanese were building in the early 30's. Their armament was modified to reflect the new threat coming from aircraft. US Navy destroyer classes during WWII: |
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1 destroyer of the Porter class lost. See all Destroyer classes. |
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