USS Capps (DD-550), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral Washington L. Capps (1864–1935). Capps was launched 31 May 1942 by Gulf Shipbuilding Corp., Chickasaw, Ala., sponsored by Mrs. C. G. Stokes; commissioned 23 June 1943 and reported to the Atlantic Fleet.

2016年3月30日 · Capps sailed through the mined waters south of the Nansei Shoto, guarding the escort carriers, rescuing downed aviators, and fighting back the Japanese kamikaze attacks. Although a kamikaze...

Capps sailed through the mined waters south of the Nansei Shoto, guarding the escort carriers, rescuing downed aviators, and fighting back the Japanese kamikaze attacks. Although a kamikaze exploded close aboard on 3 April 1945, Capps came through the operation unscathed, and was able to continue the alertness and vigilance which made her an ...

USS CAPPS (DD-550) Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign - NBQY CLASS - FLETCHER As Built. Displacement 2924 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 376' 5"(oa) x 39' 7" x 13' 9" (Max) Armament 5 x 5"/38AA, 6 x 40mm, 10/11 x 20mm AA, 10 x 21" tt.(2x5). Machinery, 60,000 SHP; General Electric Geared Turbines, 2 screws Speed, 38 Knots, Range 6500 NM@ 15 Knots, Crew 273.

USS Admiral W. L. Capps (AP-121), an Admiral W. S. Benson-class transport, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral Washington L. Capps (1864–1935). Unusually, the first — USS Capps (DD-550) — served concurrently with the Admiral W. L. Capps .

USS Capps (DD-550), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral Washington L. Capps (1864–1935).

2020年4月22日 · USS Admiral W. L. Capps was one of eleven Admiral W.S. Benson-class troop transports assigned to the United States Coast Guard from the Navy during World War II. The Admiral Capps first and only commanding officer was Captain Neil S. Haugen, USCG.

Named for: Washington L. Capps. Complement: 273 Officers and Enlisted . Displacement: 2050 tons. Length: 376 feet 6 inches . Beam: 39 feet 8 inches. Draft: 17 feet 9 in. Range: 6 500 nautical miles . Final Disposition: Transferred to Spain 15 May 1957

Capps sailed through the mined waters south of the Nansei Shoto, guarding the escort carriers, rescuing downed aviators, and fighting back the Japanses kamikaze attacks. Although a kamikaze exploded close aboard on 3 April 1945, Capps came through the operation unscathed.

2023年12月30日 · USS Capps (DD550), a Fletcherclass destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral Washington L. Capps (18641935). Capps was launched 31 May 1942 by Gulf Shipbuilding Corp., Chickasaw, Ala., sponsored by Mrs. C. G. Stokes commissioned 23 June 1943, Lieutenant Commander B.