
DD-480 USS Halford
Halford (DD-480) was launched 29 October 1942 by the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wash., sponsored by Miss Eunice Halford, daughter of Lieutenant Halford; and commissioned 10 April 1943, Lt. Comdr. G. N. Johansen in command.
 - Fletcher Class Destroyer:
- Displacement: 2,700 tons
- Length: 376'6"
- Beam: 39'4"
- Draft: 17'9"
- Speed: 35 knots
- Armament: 5 5"/38 DP, 4x2 40mm, 6 20mm, 2 depth charge tracks + 2 extensions, 6 depth charge projectors, 2x5 21" torpedo tubes, 1 seaplane
- Complement: 329
- High-pressure super-heated boilers, geared turbine engines, twin screws, 60,000 h.p.
- Built at Puget Sound Navy Yard, and commissioned 10 April 1943
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