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Part of Benham-class (sometimes called as Ellet-class) preceded by Somers-class succeeded by Sims-class. Gibbs&Cox-design. Built between 1936-1939 were 10 vessels built with a limited 1,500 tons standard displacement according to the London Naval Treaty. With similar characteristiscs as the Gridley- and Bagley-classes. Hull number DD-399. Laid down by Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Kearny, New Jersey, USA on 5 April 1937, launched on 27 August 1938, commissioned on 30 March 1939, decommissioned on 16 October 1945, sold to be broken up on 20 December 1944, completed on 31 October 1947.
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