USS Philip (DD-498)

USS Philip (DD-498) underway in the Pacific Ocean, 9 July 1968.
USS Philip (DD-498) underway in the Pacific Ocean, 9 July 1968.
History
United States
NameUSS Philip
NamesakeJohn W. Philip
BuilderFederal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, Kearny, New Jersey
Laid down7 May 1942
Launched13 October 1942
Commissioned21 November 1942
Decommissioned30 September 1968
Stricken1 October 1968
FateSank in a storm while under tow for scrapping, 2 February 1972.
General characteristics
Class and typeFletcher-class destroyer
Displacement2,050 tons
Length376 ft 6 in (114.7 m)
Beam39 ft 8 in (12.1 m)
Draft17 ft 9 in (5.4 m)
Propulsion60,000 shp (45 MW); 2 propellers
Speed35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph)
Range6500 nmi. (12,000 km) at 15 kt
Complement336
Armament

USS Philip (DD/DDE-498), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral John W. Philip (1840–1900).