| Accession Number | 302661 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 8x10", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 8x10", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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PORT BOW VIEW OF THE DESTROYER USS MCKEAN (DD-784). HER ARMAMENT AND ELECRONICS ARE TYPICAL FOR A ...
Description
PORT BOW VIEW OF THE DESTROYER USS MCKEAN (DD-784). HER ARMAMENT AND ELECRONICS ARE TYPICAL FOR A SHIP OF HER CLASS IN THE 1950'S. IN ADDITION TO HER ORIGINAL 5 INCH/38 GUNS SHE CARRIES TWO TWIN 3 INCH/50 AA MOUNTINGS AFT CONTROLLED BY A MARK 56 DIRECTOR. SINGLE 3 INCH/50 MOUNTINGS ARE SITED ABREAST THE FORE FUNNEL. HEDGEHOG ANTI SUBMARINE MORTARS ARE FITTED ABREAST THE BRIDGE. THE DEPTH CHARGE THROWERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED BUT A SINGLE RAIL IS RETAINED AFT AS A QUICK REACTION AGAINST SUBMARINES DETECTED AT SHORT RANGE. SR AND SPS-10 RADARS ARE CARRIED AT THE MASTHEAD WITH A MARK 25 FOR FIRE CONTROL ON THE DIRECTOR. NOTE THE REINFORCING BARS ON NO 1 GUNHOUSE TO PREVENT DAMAGE IN HEAVY WEATHER. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)