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'''USS ''David W. Taylor'' (DD-551)''', a [[Fletcher class destroyer|''Fletcher''-class]] [[destroyer]], was a ship of the [[United States Navy]] named for Rear Admiral [[David W. Taylor]] ([[1864]]&ndash;[[1940]]).
'''USS ''David W. Taylor'' (DD-551)''', a [[Fletcher class destroyer|''Fletcher''-class]] [[destroyer]], was a ship of the [[United States Navy]] named for Rear Admiral [[David W. Taylor]] ([[1864]]&ndash;[[1940]]).


''David W. Taylor'' was [[Ship naming and launching|launched]] [[4 July]] [[1942]] by [[Gulf Shipbuilding Co.]], [[Chickasaw, Alabama|Chickasaw, Ala.]], sponsored by Mrs. Imogene Taylor Powell, daughter of RAdm Taylor; and [[ship commissioning|commissioned]] [[18 September]] [[1943]], Lieutenant Commander W. H. Johnsen in command.
''David W. Taylor'' was [[Ship naming and launching|launched]] [[4 July]] [[1942]] by [[Gulf Shipbuilding Corporation]], [[Chickasaw, Alabama|Chickasaw, Ala.]], sponsored by Mrs. Imogene Taylor Powell, daughter of RAdm Taylor; and [[ship commissioning|commissioned]] [[18 September]] [[1943]], Lieutenant Commander W. H. Johnsen in command.


==History==
''David W. Taylor'' escorted a convoy of merchantmen from [[Charleston, S.C.]] to [[Pearl Harbor]] arriving [[20 January]] [[1944]]. Three days later she got underway to screen a support [[convoy]] to the [[Gilbert Islands|Gilbert]] and [[Marshall Islands]], returning to Pearl Harbor [[29 February]]. After escorting [[USS Intrepid (CV-11)|''Intrepid'']] (CV-11) to [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]], she sailed from Pearl Harbor [[1 April]] to patrol in the Marshalls until [[12 May]]. Returning to Pearl Harbor [[18 May]], she had training duties there until [[7 June]].
''David W. Taylor'' escorted a convoy of merchantmen from [[Charleston, S.C.]] to [[Pearl Harbor]] arriving [[20 January]] [[1944]]. Three days later she got underway to screen a support [[convoy]] to the [[Gilbert Islands|Gilbert]] and [[Marshall Islands]], returning to Pearl Harbor [[29 February]]. After escorting [[USS Intrepid (CV-11)|''Intrepid'']] (CV-11) to [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]], she sailed from Pearl Harbor [[1 April]] to patrol in the Marshall Islands until [[12 May]]. Returning to Pearl Harbor [[18 May]], she had training duties there until [[7 June]].


From [[15 June]] to [[4 August]] [[1944]] ''David W. Taylor'' sailed in the screen of [[escort aircraft carrier|escort carrier]]s and [[fleet oiler]]s supporting the [[Mariana and Palau Islands campaign|Marianas operation]]. On [[4 July]] she and [[USS Riddle (DE-185)|''Riddle'']] (DE-185) attacked and sank the [[Imperial Japanese Navy|Japanese]] [[submarine]] [[Japanese submarine I-10|''I-10'']] in 15°26' N., 147°48' E. She joined the [[U.S. 3rd Fleet|3d Fleet]] [[19 August]], and sailed out of [[Manus Island|Manus]] screening the logistics group supporting the [[fast carrier task force]]s in their raids preparing for and accompanying the capture and occupation of the southern Palaus. With her base of operations at [[Ulithi]] from [[29 October]], ''David W. Taylor'' continued to screen the logistics group until [[22 November]] when she joined the carriers for air attacks on [[Luzon]] in support of the [[Battle of Leyte|invading troops on Leyte]].
From [[15 June]] to [[4 August]] [[1944]] ''David W. Taylor'' sailed in the screen of [[escort aircraft carrier|escort carrier]]s and [[fleet oiler]]s supporting the [[Mariana and Palau Islands campaign|Marianas operation]]. On [[4 July]] she and [[USS Riddle (DE-185)|''Riddle'']] (DE-185) attacked and sank the [[Imperial Japanese Navy|Japanese]] [[submarine]] [[Japanese submarine I-10|''I-10'']] in 15°26' N., 147°48' E. She joined the [[U.S. 3rd Fleet|3d Fleet]] [[19 August]], and sailed out of [[Manus Island|Manus]] screening the logistics group supporting the [[fast carrier task force]]s in their raids preparing for and accompanying the capture and occupation of the southern Palaus. With her base of operations at [[Ulithi]] from [[29 October]], ''David W. Taylor'' continued to screen the logistics group until [[22 November]] when she joined the carriers for air attacks on [[Luzon]] in support of the [[Battle of Leyte|invading troops on Leyte]].
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On [[15 May]] [[1951]], the destroyer was leased to [[Spain]] where she served in the [[Spanish Navy|Armada Española]] as '''SPS ''Almirante Ferrandíz'' (D22)'''. Spain purchased the destroyer on [[1 October]] [[1972]]. The ship remained in service until [[17 November]] [[1987]], when she was stricken and scrapped.
On [[15 May]] [[1951]], the destroyer was leased to [[Spain]] where she served in the [[Spanish Navy|Armada Española]] as '''SPS ''Almirante Ferrandíz'' (D22)'''. Spain purchased the destroyer on [[1 October]] [[1972]]. The ship remained in service until [[17 November]] [[1987]], when she was stricken and scrapped.


==Honors==
''David W. Taylor'' received eight [[battle star]]s for [[World War II]] service.
''David W. Taylor'' received eight [[battle star]]s for [[World War II]] service.


See [[USS David W. Taylor|USS ''David W. Taylor'']] for other ships of the same name.


== References ==
== References ==
*{{DANFS|http://history.navy.mil/danfs/d2/david_w_taylor.htm }}
{{DANFS}}


== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 00:12, 15 September 2008

History
US
NamesakeDavid W. Taylor
BuilderGulf Shipbuilding Corporation, Chickasaw, Alabama
Laid down12 June 1941
Launched4 July 1942
Commissioned18 September 1943
Decommissioned17 August 1946
Stricken1 October 1972
FateLeased to Spain, 15 May 1951
History
Spanish Navy EnsignSpain
Name'Almirante Ferrandíz (D22)
Acquired15 May 1951
Stricken17 November 1987
FateStricken and scrapped 17 November 1987
General characteristics
Class and typeFletcher class destroyer
Displacement2,050 tons
Length376 ft 6 in (114.7 m)
Beam39 ft 8 in (12.1 m)
Draft17 ft 9 in (5.4 m)
Propulsion60,000 shp (45 MW); 2 propellers
Speed35 knots (65 km/h)
Range6500 nmi. (12,000 km) @ 15 kt
Complement273
Armament

USS David W. Taylor (DD-551), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral David W. Taylor (1864–1940).

David W. Taylor was launched 4 July 1942 by Gulf Shipbuilding Corporation, Chickasaw, Ala., sponsored by Mrs. Imogene Taylor Powell, daughter of RAdm Taylor; and commissioned 18 September 1943, Lieutenant Commander W. H. Johnsen in command.

History

David W. Taylor escorted a convoy of merchantmen from Charleston, S.C. to Pearl Harbor arriving 20 January 1944. Three days later she got underway to screen a support convoy to the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, returning to Pearl Harbor 29 February. After escorting Intrepid (CV-11) to San Francisco, she sailed from Pearl Harbor 1 April to patrol in the Marshall Islands until 12 May. Returning to Pearl Harbor 18 May, she had training duties there until 7 June.

From 15 June to 4 August 1944 David W. Taylor sailed in the screen of escort carriers and fleet oilers supporting the Marianas operation. On 4 July she and Riddle (DE-185) attacked and sank the Japanese submarine I-10 in 15°26' N., 147°48' E. She joined the 3d Fleet 19 August, and sailed out of Manus screening the logistics group supporting the fast carrier task forces in their raids preparing for and accompanying the capture and occupation of the southern Palaus. With her base of operations at Ulithi from 29 October, David W. Taylor continued to screen the logistics group until 22 November when she joined the carriers for air attacks on Luzon in support of the invading troops on Leyte.

On 29 December 1944 she sailed from Ulithi for the air raids on the Bonins, bombarding Chichi Jima 5 January 1945. At 07:45 that day an underwater explosion, probably a mine, heavily damaged the ship and killed four men, but disciplined and skillful damage control brought her safely to Saipan 7 January under her own power. She continued to Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard, Calif., for an overhaul and repairs from 13 February to 7 May.

Sailing from San Diego 15 May 1945 David W. Taylor bombarded Emidj Island on 18 June on her way to Okinawa, arriving 30 June. She operated with a task group off Okinawa. After Japan surrendered, she arrived at Takasu, Kyūshū, 4 September, as escort for a convoy carrying occupation troops. She covered the landings at Wakanoura Wan and Nagoya until sailing 31 October for San Diego, arriving 17 November. David W. Taylor was placed out of commission in reserve there 17 August 1946.

SPS Almirante Ferrandíz (D22)

On 15 May 1951, the destroyer was leased to Spain where she served in the Armada Española as SPS Almirante Ferrandíz (D22). Spain purchased the destroyer on 1 October 1972. The ship remained in service until 17 November 1987, when she was stricken and scrapped.

Honors

David W. Taylor received eight battle stars for World War II service.


References

External links

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