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==Description==
==Description==
The ''Wickes'' class was an improved and faster version of the preceding {{sclass|Caldwell|destroyer|0}}. Two different designs were prepared to the same specification that mainly differed in the turbines and boilers used. The ships built to the [[Bethlehem Steel]] design, built in the Fore River and Union Iron Works [[shipyard]]s, mostly used [[Yarrow boiler]]s that deteriorated badly during service and were mostly scrapped during the 1930s.<ref name=gg3>Gardiner & Gray, p. 124</ref> The ships displaced {{convert|1202|-|1208|LT|t}} at [[Displacement (ship)|standard]] load and {{convert|1295|-|1322|LT|t}} at [[deep load]]. They had an [[length overall|overall length]] of {{convert|314|ft|4|in|1}}, a [[beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|30|ft|11|in|1}} and a [[draft (hull)|draught]] of {{convert|9|ft|10|in|1}}. They had a crew of 6 officers and 108 enlisted men.<ref>Friedman, pp. 401–03</ref>
The ''Wickes'' class was an improved and faster version of the preceding {{sclass|Caldwell|destroyer|0}}. Two different designs were prepared to the same specification that mainly differed in the turbines and boilers used. The ships built to the [[Bethlehem Steel]] design, built in the Fore River and Union Iron Works [[shipyard]]s, mostly used [[Yarrow boiler]]s that deteriorated badly during service and were mostly scrapped during the 1930s.<ref name=gg3>Gardiner & Gray, p. 124</ref> The ships displaced {{convert|1202|-|1208|LT|t|0}} at [[Displacement (ship)|standard]] load and {{convert|1295|-|1322|LT|t|0}} at [[deep load]]. They had an [[length overall|overall length]] of {{convert|314|ft|4|in|1}}, a [[beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|30|ft|11|in|1}} and a [[draft (hull)|draught]] of {{convert|9|ft|10|in|1}}. They had a crew of 6 officers and 108 enlisted men.<ref>Friedman, pp. 401–03</ref>


Performance differed radically between the ships of the class, often due to poor workmanship. The ''Wickes'' class was powered by two [[steam turbine]]s, each driving one [[propeller shaft]], using steam provided by four [[water-tube boiler]]s. The turbines were designed to produce a total of {{convert|27000|shp|lk=in}} intended to reach a speed of {{convert|35|kn|lk=in}}. The ships carried {{convert|225|LT|t}} of [[fuel oil]] which was intended gave them a range of {{convert|2500|nmi|lk=in}} at {{convert|20|kn}}.<ref>Friedman, pp. 39–42, 401–03</ref>
Performance differed radically between the ships of the class, often due to poor workmanship. The ''Wickes'' class was powered by two [[steam turbine]]s, each driving one [[propeller shaft]], using steam provided by four [[water-tube boiler]]s. The turbines were designed to produce a total of {{convert|27000|shp|lk=in}} intended to reach a speed of {{convert|35|kn|lk=in}}. The ships carried {{convert|225|LT|t|0}} of [[fuel oil]] which was intended gave them a range of {{convert|2500|nmi|lk=in}} at {{convert|20|kn}}.<ref>Friedman, pp. 39–42, 401–03</ref>


The ships were armed with four [[4"/50 caliber gun|4-inch (102&nbsp;mm) guns]] in single mounts and were fitted with two [[QF 1-pounder pom-pom|1-pounder]] guns for anti-aircraft defense. Their primary weapon, though, was their torpedo [[Artillery battery#Naval usage|battery]] of a dozen [[American 21 inch torpedo|21 inch (533 mm)]] [[torpedo tube]]s in four triple mounts. In many ships a shortage of 1-pounders caused them to be replaced by 3-inch (76&nbsp;mm) [[anti-aircraft gun|anti-aircraft (AA) guns]].<ref name=gg3/>
The ships were armed with four [[4"/50 caliber gun|4-inch (102&nbsp;mm) guns]] in single mounts and were fitted with two [[QF 1-pounder pom-pom|1-pounder]] guns for anti-aircraft defense. Their primary weapon, though, was their torpedo [[Artillery battery#Naval usage|battery]] of a dozen [[American 21 inch torpedo|21 inch (533 mm)]] [[torpedo tube]]s in four triple mounts. In many ships a shortage of 1-pounders caused them to be replaced by 3-inch (76&nbsp;mm) [[anti-aircraft gun|anti-aircraft (AA) guns]].<ref name=gg3/>
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==Construction and career==
==Construction and career==
''Kimberly'', named for [[Lewis Kimberly|Lewis Ashfield Kimberly]], was launched 14 December 1917, by [[Fore River Shipbuilding Company]], [[Quincy, Massachusetts|Quincy]], [[Massachusetts]]; sponsored by Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, daughter of [[Rear Admiral]] Kimberly; and commissioned 26 April 1918, Comdr. A. W. Johnson in command.
''Kimberly'', named for [[Lewis Kimberly|Lewis Ashfield Kimberly]], was launched 14 December 1917, by [[Fore River Shipbuilding Company]], [[Quincy, Massachusetts|Quincy]], [[Massachusetts]]; sponsored by Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, daughter of [[Rear Admiral]] Kimberly; and commissioned 26 April 1918.


After shakedown ''Kimberly'' cleared [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]] 19 May 1918, escorting a convoy to the [[United Kingdom]]. After her arrival in June, the destroyer spent the remainder of the war protecting ships bound for the battle zones in [[Europe]] from the [[British Isles]]. She departed [[Queenstown, Ireland|Queenstown]], [[Ireland]], 26 December; and, after arrival Boston 8 January 1919, ''Kimberly'' engaged in training operations along the coast. In May the destroyer served as a lifeguard ship in [[New England]] waters during the world's first transatlantic flight—that of the Navy's [[NC-4]] [[seaplane|hydroplane]] commanded by Lt. Comdr. [[Albert C. Read]].
After shakedown ''Kimberly'' cleared [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]] 19 May 1918, escorting a convoy to the [[United Kingdom]]. After her arrival in June, the destroyer spent the remainder of the war protecting ships bound for the battle zones in [[Europe]] from the [[British Isles]]. She departed [[Queenstown, Ireland|Queenstown]], [[Ireland]], 26 December; and, after arrival Boston 8 January 1919, ''Kimberly'' engaged in training operations along the coast. In May the destroyer served as a lifeguard ship in [[New England]] waters during the world's first transatlantic flight—that of the Navy's [[NC-4]] [[seaplane|hydroplane]] commanded by Lt. Comdr. [[Albert C. Read]].
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''Kimberly'' completed maneuvers out of [[Newport, Rhode Island|Newport]], and entered [[Boston Navy Yard]] for extensive repairs. She joined the Destroyer Force at Newport 18 April 1921, and throughout the summer operated with [[submarine]]s. Information gained through these early experiments was of great value in refining the techniques of undersea warfare. ''Kimberly'' spent the winter at [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]], [[South Carolina]], before arriving [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]] 29 March 1922, where she decommissioned 30 June. Her hull was sold to Boston Iron & Metal Company, [[Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore]], [[Maryland]], for scrapping.
''Kimberly'' completed maneuvers out of [[Newport, Rhode Island|Newport]], and entered [[Boston Navy Yard]] for extensive repairs. She joined the Destroyer Force at Newport 18 April 1921, and throughout the summer operated with [[submarine]]s. Information gained through these early experiments was of great value in refining the techniques of undersea warfare. ''Kimberly'' spent the winter at [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]], [[South Carolina]], before arriving [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]] 29 March 1922, where she decommissioned 30 June. Her hull was sold to Boston Iron & Metal Company, [[Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore]], [[Maryland]], for scrapping.

== See also ==
* [[List of United States Navy destroyers]]


==Notes==
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
*{{cite book|last=Friedman|first=Norman|title=U.S. Destroyers: An Illustrated Design History|publisher=Naval Institute Press|location=Annapolis, Maryland|year=1982|isbn=0-87021-733-X}}
*{{cite book|last=Friedman|first=Norman|title=U.S. Destroyers: An Illustrated Design History|publisher=Naval Institute Press|location=Annapolis, Maryland|year=1982|isbn=0-87021-733-X}}
* {{cite book |editor1-last=Gardiner|editor1-first=Robert|editor2-last=Gray|editor2-first=Randal|title=Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships: 1906–1921|year=1985|location=Annapolis, Maryland|publisher=Naval Institute Press|isbn=0-85177-245-5|name-list-style=amp}}
* {{cite book |editor1-last=Gardiner|editor1-first=Robert|editor2-last=Gray|editor2-first=Randal|title=Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921|year=1985|location=Annapolis, Maryland|publisher=Naval Institute Press|isbn=0-85177-245-5|name-list-style=amp}}
*{{DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/k/kimberly-i.html}}
*{{DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/k/kimberly-i.html}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-k/dd80.htm Photos]
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-k/dd80.htm Photos] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224183641/http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-k/dd80.htm |date=2012-02-24 }}
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/080.htm NavSource Photos]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/080.htm NavSource Photos]


Latest revision as of 07:43, 24 February 2024

For other ships with the same name, see USS Kimberly.
USS Kimberly (DD-80)
History
United States
NamesakeLewis Ashfield Kimberly
BuilderFore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts
Laid down21 June 1917
Launched14 December 1917
Commissioned26 April 1918
Decommissioned30 June 1922
Stricken25 January 1937
FateSold for scrap 20 April 1939
General characteristics
Class and typeWickes-class destroyer
Displacement
  • 1,202–1,208 long tons (1,221–1,227 t) (standard)
  • 1,295–1,322 long tons (1,316–1,343 t) (deep load)
Length314 ft 4 in (95.8 m)
Beam30 ft 11 in (9.42 m)
Draught9 ft 10 in (3.0 m)
Installed power
Propulsion2 shafts, 2 steam turbines
Speed35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph) (design)
Range2,500 nautical miles (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) (design)
Complement6 officers, 108 enlisted men
Armament

USS Kimberly (DD-80) was a Wickes-class destroyer built for the United States Navy during World War I.

Description[edit]

The Wickes class was an improved and faster version of the preceding Caldwell-class. Two different designs were prepared to the same specification that mainly differed in the turbines and boilers used. The ships built to the Bethlehem Steel design, built in the Fore River and Union Iron Works shipyards, mostly used Yarrow boilers that deteriorated badly during service and were mostly scrapped during the 1930s.[1] The ships displaced 1,202–1,208 long tons (1,221–1,227 t) at standard load and 1,295–1,322 long tons (1,316–1,343 t) at deep load. They had an overall length of 314 feet 4 inches (95.8 m), a beam of 30 feet 11 inches (9.4 m) and a draught of 9 feet 10 inches (3.0 m). They had a crew of 6 officers and 108 enlisted men.[2]

Performance differed radically between the ships of the class, often due to poor workmanship. The Wickes class was powered by two steam turbines, each driving one propeller shaft, using steam provided by four water-tube boilers. The turbines were designed to produce a total of 27,000 shaft horsepower (20,000 kW) intended to reach a speed of 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph). The ships carried 225 long tons (229 t) of fuel oil which was intended gave them a range of 2,500 nautical miles (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph).[3]

The ships were armed with four 4-inch (102 mm) guns in single mounts and were fitted with two 1-pounder guns for anti-aircraft defense. Their primary weapon, though, was their torpedo battery of a dozen 21 inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes in four triple mounts. In many ships a shortage of 1-pounders caused them to be replaced by 3-inch (76 mm) anti-aircraft (AA) guns.[1] They also carried a pair of depth charge rails. A "Y-gun" depth charge thrower was added to many ships.[4]

Construction and career[edit]

Kimberly, named for Lewis Ashfield Kimberly, was launched 14 December 1917, by Fore River Shipbuilding Company, Quincy, Massachusetts; sponsored by Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, daughter of Rear Admiral Kimberly; and commissioned 26 April 1918.

After shakedown Kimberly cleared Boston 19 May 1918, escorting a convoy to the United Kingdom. After her arrival in June, the destroyer spent the remainder of the war protecting ships bound for the battle zones in Europe from the British Isles. She departed Queenstown, Ireland, 26 December; and, after arrival Boston 8 January 1919, Kimberly engaged in training operations along the coast. In May the destroyer served as a lifeguard ship in New England waters during the world's first transatlantic flight—that of the Navy's NC-4 hydroplane commanded by Lt. Comdr. Albert C. Read.

In August 1918, "Kimberly", with Undersecretary of the Navy Franklin D Roosevelt and the First Lord of the Admiralty Sir Eric Geddes on board, took a short cruise from Pembroke to Queenstown, escorted by HMS Patrol.[5]

Kimberly completed maneuvers out of Newport, and entered Boston Navy Yard for extensive repairs. She joined the Destroyer Force at Newport 18 April 1921, and throughout the summer operated with submarines. Information gained through these early experiments was of great value in refining the techniques of undersea warfare. Kimberly spent the winter at Charleston, South Carolina, before arriving Philadelphia 29 March 1922, where she decommissioned 30 June. Her hull was sold to Boston Iron & Metal Company, Baltimore, Maryland, for scrapping.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b Gardiner & Gray, p. 124
  2. ^ Friedman, pp. 401–03
  3. ^ Friedman, pp. 39–42, 401–03
  4. ^ Friedman, p. 45
  5. ^ Campbell, Gordon, "Number Thirteen," pp140-145, Hodder & Stoughton 1932.

References[edit]

  • Friedman, Norman (1982). U.S. Destroyers: An Illustrated Design History. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 0-87021-733-X.
  • Gardiner, Robert & Gray, Randal, eds. (1985). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 0-85177-245-5.
  • This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.

External links[edit]

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