USS Nicholas
Survived
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Fletcher |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 5 × 5″ guns |
Fought at Kula Gulf and Kolombangara and picked up Helena's survivors. Present at the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay, and served until 1970.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- June 1942-November 1943
- 5 x 5"/38 caliber guns (5x1)
- 1 x 1.1"/75 caliber gun (1x4)
- 10 x 21-inch torpedo tubes for Mark 15 torpedoes (2x5)
- February 1944-
- 10 x Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/60s (5x2)
| Builder | Bath Iron Works |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 3 March 1941 |
| Launched | 19 February 1942 |
| Commissioned | 4 June 1942 |
| Displacement | 2,050 tons |
| Length | 376 ft 6 in (114.7 m) |
| Speed | 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph) |
| Complement | 336 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
19 February 1942
Battle of Kula Gulf
Survived
6 July 1943
Rescued Helena's crew
Battle of Kolombangara
Survived
12–13 July 1943