Evarts Class (GMT)


The USS Evarts (DE-5).  National Archives #BuShips245473

Number made 97 - 32 were transferred to the UK and reclassified "Captain's" class.
Hull Numbers DE-1-50, 256-280, 301-307, 308-310 (Construction canceled 9/5/44), 311-315 (Construction canceled 3/13/44), 516-530.

Details courtesy of Don Cavanaugh, Gibbs & Cox, Inc.

Engines 4 - General Motors Diesels (GMT) rated @ 1,500 horsepower each with Diesel Electric Tandem Motor Drive (DED)
Horsepower 6,000 shaft horsepower on two Shafts/Two Screws
Endurance 6,000 nautical miles @ 12 knots, 5,000 miles at 15 knots
Max Speed 21 Knots 
Fuel Cap 197 tons
Length 289 feet, 5 inches
Beam 35 feet
Depth 11 feet
Displacement (Std) 1,140 tons
Displacement (War) 1,360 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
 
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