U.S. Navy Destroyers
Gearing-Class Destroyers
The final evolution of the American WWII destroyer. The Gearing class stretched the Allen M. Sumner hull by 14 feet, adding fuel capacity for the vast Pacific distances without sacrificing the twin 5-inch/38 firepower. 98 ships were completed — most arriving too late for combat, but they became the backbone of the Cold War Navy. Modernized under the FRAM (Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization) program in the 1960s with new ASW weapons, drone helicopters, and electronics, Gearings served through Korea, Vietnam, and into the 1970s. Many were transferred to allied navies worldwide, where some served into the 21st century.
DD-710 to DD-845
1945–1946
DD-710 USS Gearing
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Lead ship of the class — the ultimate American WWII destroyer design. Extended the Sumner hull by 14 feet for more fuel capacity, giving the Gearing class the range to operate across the vast Pacific. 98 ships completed, the last major destroyer class of the war. Gearing herself earned 2 battle stars.
DD-711 USS Eugene A. Greene
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Early-production Gearing commissioned in 1945. Eugene A. Greene arrived in the Pacific in the final months of the war. The extended Sumner hull gave the class greater range for the vast Pacific distances, making them the premier fleet destroyers of the postwar Navy.
DD-712 USS Gyatt
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
First ship to launch a guided missile at sea. Gyatt was converted in 1956 to carry the Terrier surface-to-air missile, becoming the world's first guided missile destroyer (DDG). A Cold War pioneer that proved the concept that would define the next generation of warships.
DD-713 USS Kenneth D. Bailey
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Earned 2 battle stars. Named for Lieutenant Commander Kenneth D. Bailey, USMC, killed at Guadalcanal and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
DD-714 USS William R. Rush
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Early-production Gearing commissioned in 1945. William R. Rush arrived in the Pacific in the final months of the war. The extended Sumner hull gave the class greater range for the vast Pacific distances, making them the premier fleet destroyers of the postwar Navy.
DD-715 USS William M. Wood
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Early-production Gearing commissioned in 1945. William M. Wood arrived in the Pacific in the final months of the war. The extended Sumner hull gave the class greater range for the vast Pacific distances, making them the premier fleet destroyers of the postwar Navy.
DD-716 USS Wiltsie
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Early-production Gearing commissioned in 1945. Wiltsie arrived in the Pacific in the final months of the war. The extended Sumner hull gave the class greater range for the vast Pacific distances, making them the premier fleet destroyers of the postwar Navy.
DD-717 USS Theodore E. Chandler
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Theodore E. Chandler was severely damaged by a kamikaze off Lingayen Gulf in January 1945 during pre-invasion operations. Her captain, CDR B.W. Bates, was killed. One of the few Gearings to see significant WWII combat.
DD-718 USS Hamner
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Early-production Gearing commissioned in 1945. Hamner arrived in the Pacific in the final months of the war. The extended Sumner hull gave the class greater range for the vast Pacific distances, making them the premier fleet destroyers of the postwar Navy.
DD-719 USS Epperson
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Epperson earned 1 battle star in WWII. Later gained fame in the Korean War for rescuing downed aviators under fire.
DD-805 USS Chevalier
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for the Fletcher-class Chevalier (DD-451) lost at Vella Lavella. Served in the Korean War and was later transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy.
DD-806 USS Higbee
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Higbee served in the Korean War and later in Vietnam. Named for Chief Pharmacist's Mate John Higbee.
DD-807 USS Benner
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Benner served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-808 USS Dennis J. Buckley
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Dennis J. Buckley was completed too late for WWII but served extensively in the Korean War.
DD-817 USS Corry
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for the destroyer Corry (DD-463) sunk on D-Day at Utah Beach. Served in the Korean War and Atlantic Fleet operations.
DD-818 USS New
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, New served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-819 USS Holder
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Holder served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-820 USS Rich
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Rich served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-821 USS Johnston
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for CDR Ernest Evans and USS Johnston (DD-557), the Fletcher lost at Samar. A fitting tribute — the new Johnston carried the legacy of the most decorated destroyer action in Navy history.
DD-822 USS Robert H. McCard
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for Seaman Robert H. McCard, USMC, killed on Saipan and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Served in the Korean War.
DD-823 USS Samuel B. Roberts
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for the destroyer escort Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) lost at the Battle off Samar alongside Johnston and Hoel. The 'Sammy B' charged Japanese battleships despite being an escort vessel. This Gearing carried that fighting legacy.
DD-824 USS Basilone
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, USMC — the only enlisted Marine in WWII to receive both the Medal of Honor (Guadalcanal) and the Navy Cross (Iwo Jima, posthumous). Manila John. Basilone served in Korea and the Atlantic.
DD-825 USS Carpenter
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Carpenter served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-826 USS Agerholm
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Agerholm served in the Pacific and was involved in Operation Crossroads — the 1946 nuclear weapons tests at Bikini Atoll. Later served in the Korean War.
DD-827 USS Robert A. Owens
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Robert A. Owens served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-828 USS Timmerman
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
The experimental destroyer. Timmerman was fitted with an experimental high-pressure propulsion plant producing 100,000 shaft horsepower — the most powerful destroyer machinery ever installed. The system proved unreliable but provided data for future warship propulsion.
DD-829 USS Myles C. Fox
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for Commander Myles C. Fox, killed commanding a destroyer at Guadalcanal. Served extensively in the Korean War.
DD-830 USS Everett F. Larson
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Everett F. Larson served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-831 USS Goodrich
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Goodrich served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-832 USS Hanson
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for PFC Dale Hanson, USMC, killed on Okinawa and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Hanson served in Korea and the Cold War Atlantic Fleet.
DD-833 USS Herbert J. Thomas
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Herbert J. Thomas served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-834 USS Turner
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Turner served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-835 USS Charles P. Cecil
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Served as a radar picket destroyer (DDR) in the Pacific. Charles P. Cecil later participated in Cold War operations including the Cuban Missile Crisis.
DD-836 USS George K. MacKenzie
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, George K. MacKenzie served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-837 USS Sarsfield
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Sarsfield served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-838 USS Ernest G. Small
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Ernest G. Small served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-839 USS Power
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Power served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-840 USS Glennon
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Commissioned in 1945–46, Glennon served as a workhorse of the Cold War Navy. Many Gearings were modernized under the FRAM program in the 1960s, extending their service lives with new anti-submarine weapons, helicopters, and electronics.
DD-841 USS Noa
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Noa made history on February 20, 1962 when she recovered astronaut John Glenn and his Friendship 7 capsule after the first American orbital spaceflight. The destroyer plucked Glenn from the Atlantic 21 minutes after splashdown.
DD-842 USS Fiske
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Fiske served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-843 USS Warrington
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Warrington served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-844 USS Perry
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Perry served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-845 USS Bausell
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Bausell served in the Korean War, earning 4 battle stars. Named for Corporal Lewis Bausell, USMC, killed on Peleliu and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
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DD-846 to DD-890
1945–1946
DD-846 USS Ozbourn
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Ozbourn earned 5 battle stars in the Korean War. She was one of the most active Gearings in the Korean theater.
DD-847 USS Robert L. Wilson
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Robert L. Wilson served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-848 USS Witek
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Witek served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-849 USS Richard E. Kraus
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Richard E. Kraus served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-850 USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for Lieutenant Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., the older brother of President John F. Kennedy. Joe Kennedy was killed in 1944 flying a volunteer mission — his PB4Y Liberator packed with explosives detonated prematurely over England. The ship served as a Cold War destroyer and is now being considered for museum status.
DD-851 USS Rupertus
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for Major General William Rupertus, USMC, who commanded the 1st Marine Division at Peleliu. Served in the Korean War.
DD-852 USS Leonard F. Mason
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Leonard F. Mason served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-853 USS Charles H. Roan
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Charles H. Roan served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-857 USS Bristol
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Bristol served extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Later became a training ship.
DD-858 USS Fred T. Berry
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Fred T. Berry served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-859 USS Norris
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Norris served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-860 USS McCaffery
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. McCaffery served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-861 USS Harwood
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Harwood served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-862 USS Vogelgesang
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Vogelgesang served in Korea and the Cold War. Later transferred to the Mexican Navy.
DD-863 USS Steinaker
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Steinaker served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-864 USS Harold J. Ellison
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Harold J. Ellison served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-865 USS Charles R. Ware
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Charles R. Ware served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-866 USS Cone
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Cone served in the Korean War and Cold War operations. Later transferred to the Pakistani Navy.
DD-867 USS Stribling
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Stribling served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-868 USS Brownson
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Brownson served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-869 USS Arnold J. Isbell
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Arnold J. Isbell served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-870 USS Fechteler
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Fechteler served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-871 USS Damato
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Damato served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-872 USS Forrest Royal
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Forrest Royal served in the Korean War earning 5 battle stars. Later transferred to the Turkish Navy.
DD-873 USS Hawkins
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Hawkins served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-874 USS Duncan
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Duncan served in Korea and the Cold War. Later transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy.
DD-875 USS Henry W. Tucker
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Henry W. Tucker served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-876 USS Rogers
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Rogers served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-877 USS Perkins
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Perkins served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-878 USS Vesole
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Vesole served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-879 USS Leary
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Leary served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-880 USS Dyess
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for Lieutenant Commander Aquilla J. Dyess, USMC, killed at Kwajalein and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Served in the Korean War.
DD-881 USS Bordelon
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Named for Staff Sergeant William Bordelon, USMC, killed at Tarawa and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor — the first Marine Medal of Honor recipient of the war. Bordelon served in the Korean War and Cold War.
DD-882 USS Furse
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Furse served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-883 USS Newman K. Perry
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Newman K. Perry served in Korea and later participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis naval blockade.
DD-884 USS Floyd B. Parks
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Floyd B. Parks served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-885 USS John R. Craig
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
John R. Craig served extensively in the Korean War and later in Vietnam. One of the longest-serving Gearings.
DD-886 USS Orleck
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Orleck earned 7 battle stars in the Korean War — the most of any Gearing-class ship. Later served two combat tours in Vietnam. Now a museum ship in Jacksonville, Florida — one of only two surviving Gearing-class destroyers.
DD-887 USS Brinkley Bass
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Brinkley Bass served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-888 USS Stickell
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Stickell served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
DD-889 USS O'Hare
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
O'Hare served in the Korean War. Named for Lieutenant Edward 'Butch' O'Hare, the Navy's first ace and Medal of Honor recipient, killed in action in 1943. Chicago's O'Hare Airport is also named for him.
DD-890 USS Meredith
PACIFIC
Gearing
Class
Late-production Gearing commissioned in 1945–46. Meredith served through the Korean War and Cold War, often deployed to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean. The Gearing class formed the backbone of the U.S. destroyer force for two decades.
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