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Since the end of the Cold War, the roles of cruisers and destroyers in the US Navy have become so similar, that traditional lines of distinction have blurred. The highly capable Arleigh Burke Class destroyers fill the same role once reserved for the larger cruisers, such as the Ticonderoga Class ships. Destroyers both protect the larger and more vulnerable aircraft carriers, as well as launch missile attacks against targets on land.

The Spruance Class destroyers are the old stalwarts in the category, built in the 1980s to counter the Soviet submarine threat. The Arleigh Burke Class, currently in production, is the latest entrant in the class, and has very similar systems to the Ticonderoga Class cruisers. The Zumwalt Class is being designed as a follow-on to the Burke Class, and will have an enhanced role in attacking targets ashore.

Use the navigation buttons on the left to view prints of active destroyers, or SCROLL DOWN to the bottom of this page to see our inventory of retired DD/DDG prints!

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Destroyer Profile Drawings by George E. Bieda

Destroyer Profile Drawings by George Bieda

Shown here is the USS Callaghan (DDG-994), one of the earlier Kidd Class Destroyers. Click on the thumbnail for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. Be sure to select a ship and print options when ordering!

Shown here is the USS Mahan (DDG-42). In 1975, the Farragut Class frigates were fitted with the Terrier missile system and re-classified as Coontz Class guided missile destroyers (DDGs). Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. By filling out the "Year(s) Served Aboard Her" field with your order, we can tell which configuration to depict--DL, DLG, or DDG. Be sure to select a ship and print size when ordering!

The Farragut Class Destroyer Leaders by George E. Bieda
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We also carry the destroyers of the Mitscher Class. By filling out the "Year(s) Served Aboard Her" field with your order, we can tell which configuration to depict--DD, DDG, or DLG. Click on the thumbnail image of the USS Mitscher (DDG-35) for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.

Shown here is the USS Decatur (DDG-31), one of the four Sherman Class that were re-equipped with guided missiles and re-classified from DD to DDG. Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. Be sure to select a specific ship and print options when ordering!

Shown here on the left is the USS Lawrence (DDG-4). On the right is the USS Joseph Strauss (DDG-16). Click on the thumbnail for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. Be sure to select a ship, print size, and framing options when ordering!

Here on the right is the USS Tattnall (DDG-19), after modifications by the Navy that added a second bow sonar dome. This was done to DDG 15 - 19 in the 1980's. Click on the thumbnail for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.

The Charles F. Adams Class Destroyers
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Shown here is the USS Edson (DD-946). Now a floating museum, she is berthed alongside the carrier USS Intrepid on Pier 86 in New York City. Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. Be sure to select a specific ship and print options when ordering!

The Forrest Sherman Class Destroyers
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Here is an image of the USS John R. Craig (DD-885), a Gearing Class Destroyer. Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. Be sure to select a ship and print size and options when ordering!

The Gearing Class Destroyers
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Shown here is the profile drawing of the USS Soley (DD-707). Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. Be sure to select a ship and print options when ordering.

The Allen M. Sumner Class Destroyers
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Shown here is a profile drawing of the USS Irwin (DD-794), one of 36 Flethcer Class Destroyers. Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. Be sure to select a ship and print options when ordering!

The Fletcher Class Destroyers
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Shown here is a profile drawing of the USS Erickson (DD-440), one of the Gleaves Class Destroyers. Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. Be sure to select a specific ship and framing options when ordering!

The Gleaves Class Destroyers
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The Benson Class destroyers (built between 1939 and 1943) were designed to replace the older Sims Class. One of the improved features was alternating boiler and engine rooms to improve their survivability to torpedo attacks. They participated in virtually every major action of World War II. We offer profile drawings of all 30 ships in the Class.


USS Bancroft DD 598	USS Nields DD 616
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The Benson Class Destroyers
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The 18 ships of the Mahan Class destroyers were built between 1935 and 1937 at various shipyards. The last 2 ships of the Class, USS Dunlap DD 384 and USS Fanning DD 385, were modified slightly, and are sometimes referred to as Dunlap Class Destroyers. The members fo the Mahan Class served valiantly during World War II, primarily in Pacific waters. A number were present at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, and are credited with shooting down several of the attacking Japanese aircraft. Six of these ships were lost during the war, while twelve survived to be retired.

George Bieda can produce drawings of all ships in the class, configured for specific time periods. This will include camoflage paint schemes, where appropriate. Pictured below are 2 examples:


USS Case DD 370	USS Tucker DD 374

The Mahan Class Destroyers
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