James Smith

Happy 80th Birthday USS Laffey DD-724 USS Laffey (DD-724), Patriots Point, South Carolina Thank you! Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

The USS Laffey turns 80 years old today! The destroyer was commissioned on February 8, 1944, with Commander F. Julian Becton in command. The Allen M. Sumner class destroyer displaced 2,200 tons, was 376’ 6” long, and had a 41’ 1” beam. The ship was fitted with six 5-inch guns in three twin mounts. Laffey carried six 21 inch torpedo tubes and intermediate range 40mm (12 barrels in two twin mounts and two quad mounts) and 11 single mount 20mm guns. Top speed was 34 knots. Her crew was 336 officers and men. Come learn why she’s called the “Ship That Would Not Die.” We’re open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For information and tickets, visit the 🔗 in our bio. #PatriotsPoint #MountPleasant #ExperienceMP #CharlestonSC #Charleston #CHSToday #ExploreCharleston #DiscoverSC #SouthCarolina

So much to be thankful for this - a Thanksgiving Day Flight over with my pilot son, provides a nice perspective.

Wishing all in beautiful a safe and very