Conyngham (DDG 17) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS CONYNGHAM DDG-17 USS CONYNGHAM (DDG-17) was built by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Camden, New Jersey. Her keel was laid 1 May 1961 . The ship was launched 19 May 1962 and was commissioned on 13 July 1963. USS CONYNGHAM is assigned to the Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. She has conducted extensive operations in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the Caribbean Sea in the pursuit of her mission of keeping the world ' s commercial sea lanes free and open to all nations. In this regard CONYNGHAM keeps herself ready to join the forces of other nations in maintaining the freedom of the seas. To accomplish her mission CONYNGHAM is equipped with a missile system which uses the Tartor guided missile weapons system to engage surface targets, supersonic aircraft, and missiles. To counter sub-surface foes she is equipped with anti-submarine rocket thrown torpedoes, depth charges (ASROC) and torpedoes which can be fired from two triple-tube mounts. Two 5 54 gun systems provide anti-air and anti-surface fire power. These weapons are supported by updated sensor systems, including surface and three dimensional air search radars, and sonar. The ship is powered by four high pressure, oil fired boilers which drive twin screws, producing a top speed in excess of thirty knots. STATISTICS Length 437 feet Beam 47 feet Draft 22 feet Displacement 4500 tons Officer complement 19 Enlisted complement 320