USS Bush (DD-529), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Lieutenant William Sharp Bush, USMC, who served on the Constitution during the War of 1812.

Home page of the USS BUSH (DD529). An example of life aboard a World War II Fletcher class destroyer. Photos, deck logs, action reports, glossary, poetry, and recollections are included.

The second Bush (DD-529) was laid down on 12 February 1942 at San Francisco, Calif., by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company; launched on 27 October 1942; and sponsored by Miss Marion Jackson,...

Photo page of the USS BUSH (DD529). Site provides an example of life aboard a World War II Fletcher class destroyer. Photos, deck logs, action reports, glossary, poetry and recollections are accessible. Good historical reference material.

USS Bush (DD-529) off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 11 June 1944. Her camouflage is Measure 32, Design 1d. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Commissioned May 10, 1943 as USS Bush (DD-529). Named in honor of U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant William Sharp Bush while serving aboard the USS Constitution was killed on August 19, 1812 attempted to board the frigate Guerriere. This destroyer was painted in measure 32, design 1d scheme with dazzle camouflage.

2010年2月5日 · Short history page of the USS BUSH (DD529). Site provides an example of life aboard a World War II Fletcher class destroyer. Photos, deck logs, action reports, glossary, poetry and recollections are accessible. Good historical reference material.

U.S. Army troops landed on Los Negros Island to secure an airstrip. The BUSH was one of two destroyers left to support U. S. Army personnel after the initial landing. To the Allies surprise, a vastly numerically superior Japanese army found their …

USS BUSH DD-529 Ship History. Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, February 2016. Bush (Destroyer No. 166) was launched 27 October 1918 by Fore River Shipbuilding Co., Quincy, Mass.; sponsored by Miss Josephine T. Bush, a descendant of Lieutenant Bush; and commissioned 19 February 1919, Commander R. B. Coffey in command.

1997年7月7日 · DD-529 USS Bush. Fletcher Class Destroyer: Displacement: 2050 tons Length: 376'6" Beam: 39'4" Draft: 17'9" Speed: 35 knots Armament: 5 5"/38, 2x5 21" torpedo tubes Complement: 329 High-pressure super-heated boilers, geared turbines with twin screws, 60,000 h.p. Built at Bethlehem, San Francisco and commissioned 1943 6 Apr 45; kamikazes at Okinawa