USS Charles R. Ware (DD-865)
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For other ships with the same name, see USS Charles R. Ware.
USS Charles R. Ware (DD-865), was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy in service from 1945 to 1974. After her decommissioning, she was sunk as a target in 1981.
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USS Charles R. Ware (DD-865) off Staten Island in 1945 | |
History | |
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United States | |
Name | Charles R. Ware |
Namesake | Charles R. Ware |
Builder | Bethlehem Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York |
Laid down | 1 November 1944 |
Launched | 12 April 1945 |
Commissioned | 21 July 1945 |
Decommissioned | 12 December 1974 |
Fate | Sunk as target 15 November 1981 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Gearing-class destroyer |
Displacement | 2,425 tons |
Length | 390 ft 6 in (119.02 m) |
Beam | 41 ft 1 in (12.52 m) |
Draft | 18 ft 6 in (5.64 m) |
Speed | 35 kn (65 km/h; 40 mph) |
Complement | 367 officers and enlisted |
Armament | 6 5 in (130 mm)/38 guns, 5 21" tt., 6 dcp., 2 dct. |
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