Edsall Class (FMR)


The USS Edsall (DE-129).  National Archives #BuShips44994

Number made 85 - 28 of these were manned by US Coast Guard crews.
    The US Stewart DE-238 is on display in Seawolf Park, Galveston, TX. See photos and report here.
Hull Numbers DE-129-152, 238-255, 316-338, 382-401.
Engines 4 - Fairbanks-Morse model 38D8-1/8-10 Diesels (FMR) rated @ 1,500 hp/each Reverse Gear Drive (DRD).
Horsepower 6,000 shaft horsepower on two Shafts/two Screws
Endurance 11,500 nautical miles @ 11 knots
Max Speed 21 Knots 
Fuel Cap 279 tons
Length 306 feet
Beam 36 feet, 10 inches
Depth 12 feet 4 inches
Displacement (Std) 1,200 tons
Displacement (War) 1,490 tons
Weapons (Initial) 3 - 3"/50 Caliber dual purpose guns, Mk 21
1- 40mm, Mk 2
8 - 20mm, Mk 1
1 - Triple Torpedo Launcher
2 - Depth Charge Racks
8 - K-Guns, Mk 6, Mod 1
1 - Hedgehog, Mk 10
 
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