USS Laffey (DD-724) | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 미국 |
| 클래스 및 유형 | 앨런 M. 섬너급 구축함 |
| 시작 | 1943년 11월 21일 |
| 서비스 중단 | 1975년 3월 9일 |
USS 라피 (DD-724)는 Allen M. Sumner급 구축함으로 제2차 세계 대전 중에 건조되어 1943년에 건조 및 진수되어 1944년 2월에 취역했습니다. 이 배는 D-Day 침공과 오키나와 해전에서 재래식 폭격기의 단호한 공격과 역사상 가장 무자비한 가미카제 공습을 성공적으로 견뎌낸 공적으로 "죽지 않을 배"라는 별명을 얻었습니다. 오늘날 Laffey는 미국 국립 사적지이며 사우스 캐롤라이나 주 찰스턴 외곽의 패트리어츠 포인트에 박물관 선박으로 보존되어 있습니다.
| USS Laffey Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Don Alen |
| Localisation | Museum ship berthed at Patriots Point |
| Photos | 26 |
참고 항목:
General Characteristics and Role
The USS Laffey (DD-724) was a destroyer in the United States Navy’s Allen M. Sumner-class, launched in 1943. These destroyers were a highly successful class, designed with a wider beam than their predecessors to accommodate a stronger battery of anti-aircraft weapons and an improved fire-control system. The Laffey’s primary role was as a fleet escort, providing anti-submarine and anti-aircraft protection for larger capital ships and aircraft carriers, and participating in shore bombardment missions. She earned the nickname “The Ship That Would Not Die” for her actions during the Battle of Okinawa.
| Property | Typical Value (DD-724) |
|---|---|
| Class / Type | Allen M. Sumner-class Destroyer |
| National Origin | 미국 |
| 제조업체 | Bath Iron Works, Maine |
| 의뢰 | 8 February 1944 |
| 해제 | 1975 (Final time) |
| Displacement (Standard) | 2,200 long tons (2,235 t) |
| Length (Overall) | 114.8 m (376 ft 6 in) |
| Beam | 12.5 m (41 ft 1 in) |
| 승무원 | Approx. 336 officers and enlisted men |
| 상태 | Preserved museum ship (Patriots Point, SC) |
Propulsion and Performance
- Propulsion: 4 x Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 2 x General Electric geared steam turbines.
- Power Output: 60,000 shaft horsepower (shp).
- Shafts: 2
- Maximum Speed: 34 knots (63 km/h).
- Operational Range: Approximately 6,500 nautical miles at 15 knots.
Armament and Historic Action
Wartime (1944) Armament:
- Main Guns: 6 x 5-inch (127 mm)/38 caliber guns in 3 twin mounts (dual purpose).
- Torpedoes: 10 x 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes in 2 quintuple mounts.
- Anti-Aircraft (AA): 12 x 40 mm Bofors guns in quad mounts and 11 x 20 mm Oerlikon cannons.
- Anti-Submarine (ASW): 6 x K-gun depth charge projectors, and 2 x depth charge tracks.
The “Ship That Would Not Die” (Okinawa, April 16, 1945):
- Action: While on radar picket duty, Laffey was attacked by at least 22 Japanese aircraft, including multiple Kamikazes and dive-bombers, over a harrowing 80-minute period.
- Damage: The ship was hit by 4 bombs and 5 or 6 Kamikaze planes, resulting in 32 men killed and 71 wounded. The crew’s determination and skillful maneuvering kept the heavily damaged ship afloat and saved it from sinking.
- Legacy: For this action, she was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and earned 5 battle stars for World War II service.
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