Fletcher-Class Destroyers: A History – When one thinks of the various classes of surface warships that served in the United States Navy during the Second World War, chances are one’s thoughts ...

researchers from Vulcan Inc.’s research vessel R/V Petrel believe they’ve found wreckage from the engagement’s famed Fletcher-class destroyer, USS Johnston (DD-557). Images of twisted metal ...

During World War II, the largest and most produced destroyer was the Fletcher-class. One hundred and seventy-five Fletcher-class destroyers were built during the war. The design was commonly held ...

But the Fletcher-class destroyer's service life was marred by a serious of mistakes and errors. See more stories on Insider's business page. The US Navy has a long list of famous fighting ships ...

During World War II, the largest and most produced destroyer was the Fletcher-class. One hundred and seventy-five Fletcher-class destroyers were built during the war. The design was commonly held ...