USS Cushing
Sunk
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Mahan |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 5 × 5″ guns |
Led the American column on 13 November 1942 and was the first to meet the Japanese. Burned out and sank.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 5 × 5 in (127 mm) guns
- 12 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
| Builder | Puget Sound Navy Yard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 15 August 1934 |
| Launched | 31 December 1935 |
| Commissioned | 28 August 1936 |
| Displacement | 1,500 tons |
| Length | 341 ft 4 in (104.0 m) |
| Speed | 37 knots (69 km/h; 43 mph) |
| Complement | 158 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
31 December 1935
13 November 1942
Led the column