USS John D. Edwards
Survived
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Wickes |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 4 × 4″ guns |
Four-stacker. Fought at Badung Strait and the Java Sea, then escaped to Australia.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 x 4 in (102 mm) guns, 1 x 3 in (76 mm) gun, 12 x 21 inch (533 mm) TT.
| Builder | William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 21 May 1919 |
| Launched | 18 October 1919 |
| Commissioned | 6 April 1920 |
| Displacement | 1,215 tons |
| Length | 314 feet 4 inches (95.81 m) |
| Speed | 35 knots (65 km/h) |
| Complement | 124 officers and enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
18 October 1919
Battle of Makassar Strait
Survived
4 February 1942
Battle of Badung Strait
Survived
19–20 February 1942
Battle of the Java Sea
Survived
27 February 1942
Fate
Survived
Sold for scrap, 30 November 1945