USS Claxton (DD-571)
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Length | 115 m |
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Construction started | June 25, 1941 |
Launched | April 1, 1942 |
Ship class | Fletcher-class destroyer |
Builder | Consolidated Steel Corporation |
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ID | 1948191 |
About USS Claxton (DD-571)
USS Claxton (DD-571), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Thomas Claxton, born in Baltimore, Maryland. Claxton was launched 1 April 1942 by Consolidated Steel Corporation, Orange, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. A. D.