USS Helm
Survived
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Bagley |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 4 × 5″ guns |
Screened the northern group at Savo Island.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 × 5"/38 caliber guns (12 cm)
- 4 × .50 cal (12.7 mm) guns
- 12 × 21 inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
- 2 × depth charge tracks
| Builder | Norfolk Navy Yard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 25 September 1935 |
| Launched | 27 May 1937 |
| Commissioned | 16 October 1937 |
| Displacement | 2,325 tons (full), 1,500 tons (light) |
| Length | 341 ft 8 in (104.14 m) |
| Speed | 38.5 knots (71.3 km/h) |
| Complement | 158 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
27 May 1937
Battle of Savo Island
Survived
8–9 August 1942
Northern group
Fate
Survived
Sold for scrap, 2 October 1947