USS Bailey
Survived
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Benson |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 4 × 5″ guns |
Led the torpedo attack that covered the crippled Salt Lake City at the Komandorski Islands, and was hit by three 8-inch shells.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 x 5 in (127 mm)/38 guns, 1 x 21 inch (533 mm) quin TT
| Builder | Bethlehem Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 29 January 1941 |
| Launched | 19 December 1941 |
| Commissioned | 11 May 1942 |
| Displacement | 1,620 tons |
| Length | 347 ft 10 in (106 m) |
| Speed | 37 knots (69 km/h) |
| Complement | 276 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
19 December 1941
27 March 1943
Led the torpedo attack