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Destroyers were among the most numerous capital ships built during World War II, performing all types of work, primarily protecting larger ships from aircraft and submarines. Among the best known is the USS Laffey, which is part of the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in South Carolina. If you know of a destoryer not listed, or can share a photo, send your information and photos to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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USS Cassin Young

USS Cassin Young

Boston, MA, USA

USS Cassin Young was built by Bethlehem Steel Corporation at San Pedro, California and commissioned on December 31, 1943. Assigned to the Central Pacific, Cassin Young first experienced combat in April 1944, attacking Japanese strongholds in the Caroline Islands. (More photos at http://www.peregrinesea.com)

USS Joseph P. Kennedy

USS Joseph P. Kennedy

Fall River, MA

Launched in 1945, the World War II-era destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. is a floating exhibit at Battleship Cove.

USS Kidd

Baton Rouge, LA

Launched in 1943, the World War II-era destroyer USS Kidd is now a floating exhibit and veterans memorial.

USS Laffey

USS Laffey

Mount Pleasant, SC

Launched in 1944, the World War II-era destroyer USS Laffey is now a floating exhibit at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum.

USS Orleck

Lake Charles, LA

Launched in 1945, the World War II-era destroyer USS Orleck is a floating museum.

USS The Sullivans

Buffalo, NY

Launched in 1943, the World War II-era destroyer USS The Sullivans is a floating exhibit on the Buffalo waterfront.