Davidson (DE 1045) - Naval Cruise Book

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-? T ' a USS DiWIDSON USS DAVISDON DE-1045), the first ship in the United States Navy lo hear this name, is the fifth in a new class of Ocean Escort Destroyers and tlie third one built by Avondale Shipyards, Incorporated, Westwego, Louisiana. Her keel was laid 30 September 1963 and she was christened 2 October 1964 by her sponsor, Mrs. Lyal A. David-son. DAVIDSON is equipped with the latest main propulsion machinery, the newest long range air, .surface, and .subsurface detection and tracking equipment, and the most advanced anti-.submarine fire control system. Her armament includes the ASROC (Anti-Submarine Rocket) weapons system, the DASH helicopter, anti-submarine torpedoes, and two 5-inch 38 dual purpose single gun mounts. Her powerful sonar. ASROC, and torpedo installations equip her to hunt for and destroy submarines at extended ranges. She is equipped with the most modern communications and electronics installations to aid in carrying out her mission: to screen transoceanic convoys and to operate offensively against submarines. DAVIDSON is a fine new addition to the Cruiser-Destroyer Force, United States Pacific Fleet, and her entry into service marks another major stride forward in the program of providing the United States Navy with the most advanced types of warships to enable it to meet its challenges today and tomorrow. DE 1045 Western Pacific 1970