USS Benham
Sunk
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Benham |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 4 × 5 in (130 mm)/38 guns |
Torpedoed on 14–15 November 1942 and sank the next afternoon.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 × 5 in (130 mm)/38 guns
- 4 × .50 cal (12.7 mm) guns
- 4 × 4 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
- 2 depth charge tracks
| Builder | Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1 September 1936 |
| Launched | 16 April 1938 |
| Commissioned | 2 February 1939 |
| Displacement | 2,250 tons (full) |
| Length | 340 ft 9 in (103.86 m) |
| Speed | 38.5 knots (71.3 km/h; 44.3 mph) |
| Complement | 251 officers and enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
16 April 1938
14–15 November 1942
Sank the next afternoon