Clemson class destroyer

Clemson-class destroyers were commissioned by the United States Navy from 1919 to 1922, built by various shipyards.

Related Topics:
United States Navy - 1919 - 1922

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The Clemson class was a redesign of the Wickes class. 156 ships were produced by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation and the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, some with alarming speed.

Related Topics:
''Wickes'' class - New York Shipbuilding Corporation - Bethlehem Steel Corporation

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Fourteen ships of the class were involved in the Honda Point Disaster in 1923, of which seven were lost.

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Most never saw wartime service, as many were decommissioned in 1930 and scrapped as part of the London Naval Treaty.

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Nineteen were transferred to the Royal Navy in 1940 as part of the Destroyers for Bases Agreement where they became part of the Town class. Others were upgraded or converted to highspeed transports or seaplane tenders and served through World War II.

Related Topics:
Royal Navy - 1940 - Destroyers for Bases Agreement - Town class - World War II

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