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Databank:
USS Henry W. Tucker
DD 875

Class: Gearing
Displacement: 2,425 tons
Length: 390'6"
Beam: 41'10"
Draft: 18'6"
Speed: 35 knots
Complement: 355
Armament: 6 5"/38, 8 40mm., 2x5 21" torpedo tubes
Power Source: High-pressure super-heated boilers, geared turbines with twin screws, 60,000 h.p.

Launched:
29 May 1944
Consolidated Steel Corp.
Orange, TX

Commissioned:
DD 875
12 March 1945
Orange, TX

First Commanding Officer:
Comdr. Bernard H. Meyer

Reclassified:
DD(R) 875
Radar Picket Destroyer
18 March 1949

Reclassified:
DD 875
15 March 1963

Decommissioned:
3 December 1973
San Diego, CA

Highlights:
> Aided in post-World War II occupation of Japan and repatriation of Japanese nationals
> Patrolled Pacific Ocean in connection with US atomic tests
> Hit by six enemy shells on 28 June 1951 as she steamed into Korea's Wonsan Harbor (two men injured and extensive damage to radar gear)
> Awarded seven battle stars for her participation in the Korean conflict
> First US ship to provide naval gunfire support against enemy targets in Vietnam on 16 May 1965

History

(Updated 22 January 2008)

The history is an evolving project. It began as a few pages and has now grown so large that it has been divided into five-year segments. There are also segments the history of the Marcilio Dias (after the USS Henry W. Tucker was sold to Brazil in 1973, , medals the ship has earned, statistics about the ship and Henry Warren Tucker, the man the ship was named for.

Soon to come is an acknowledgements page, naming everyone who has contributed to the history project.

If you notice any inaccuracies or have anything to contribute to the history, please contact Gary O’Neil. This is YOUR history and your contributions are always welcome.

The files are in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format. Most computers have Acrobat Reader, but you can download it free by clicking below.

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History – 1944-1949

History – 1950-1954

History – 1955-1959

History – 1960-1964

History – 1965-1969

History – 1970-1973

History – Marcilio Dias

Medals

Statistics

Plankowners

Henry Warren Tucker

Other Related Historical Documents

Analysis of Radiation to Naval Personnel During Operation Sandstone

(submitted by Bob Miller)

USS Henry W. Tucker
DD 875