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!
USMilitaryArt.com will be adding new artwork soon, so please
check back with us periodically, as we expand our inventory!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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 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.
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| USS Bancroft DD 598 |
USS Nields DD 616 |
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larger view, then click your brower's BACK button to return here. |
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:
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| USS Case DD 370 |
USS Tucker DD 374 |
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