
Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945
DM-33 USS Gwin
- Light Minelayer (ex Sumner-class Destroyer):
- Displacement: 3,104 tons
- Length: 376'6"
- Beam: 40'10"
- Draft: 14'
- Speed: 33 knots
- Armament: 6 5"/38 DP, 2x4 40mm, 6 20mm, 100+ mines
- Complement: 363
- Geared turbine engines, twin screws, 60,000 shaft hp
- Built at Bethlehem, San Pedro and commissioned (DD-772) 1944
- Converted to Light Minelayer, 1944
Additional Links:
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"Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Gwin
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Last updated:
September 1, 1997