USS Wilson
Survived
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Benham |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 4 × 5″ guns |
Screened the northern group at Savo Island.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 × 5 in (127 mm)/38 guns
- 4 × .50 cal (12.7 mm) guns
- 16 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
- 2 × depth charge tracks
| Builder | Puget Sound Navy Yard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 22 March 1937 |
| Launched | 12 April 1939 |
| Commissioned | 5 July 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
12 April 1939
Battle of Savo Island
Survived
8–9 August 1942
Northern group
Fate
Survived
Sunk off Kwajalein on 8 March 1948, after atomic testing