USS Rhind (DD-404)

USS Rhind (DD-404)

USS Rhind (DD-404) was a Sims-class destroyer of the United States Navy. The Sims class was the last pre-war destroyer class completed before the Fletcher class transformed the U.S. Navy's destroyer force. Displacing 1,764 tons, the Sims class carried five 5-inch guns and eight torpedo tubes. Twelve were built, and they served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.

Named for Commander Alexander Colden Rhind, who commanded the lead ship in the assault on Fort Fisher during the Civil War and helped plant the torpedo that breached the fort's defenses, USS Rhind was built by Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and commissioned in November 1939. Heavily engaged in the European theater. At the invasion of Sicily, Rhind was part of the screening force protecting troop transports. During the landings at Salerno in September 1943, she provided fire support against German positions ashore. Participated in the Normandy invasion on 6 June 1944, escorting convoys across the English Channel.

USS Rhind earned 6 battle stars for service in: Atlantic convoy escort, Operation Torch, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, Normandy. Decommissioned November 1945. Sold for scrap October 1946.

This collection features apparel and merchandise honoring USS Rhind (DD-404) and the men who served aboard her. 1,764 tons standard displacement. 348 feet in length. Five 5"/38 caliber dual-purpose guns. Eight 21-inch torpedo tubes in two quadruple mounts. Top speed 37 knots. Crew of 192.