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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-407. Laid down by Charleston Navy Yard on 2 December 1936, launched on 27 October 1938, commissioned on 15 August 1939, decommissioned on 2 November 1945, stricken on 25 February 1947 and sold to be broken up on 10 August 1947.
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