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USS Mannert L. Abele

USS Mannert L. Abele is documented as an ships in the WAR-CL-000221 roster.

DD-733 · Allen M. Sumner classUnited States NavyWorld War IIVerified subject image
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Mannert L. Abele (DD-733) underway at sea on 1 August 1944. She is wearing Camouflage Measure 32, Design 11A.
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Mannert L. Abele (DD-733) underway at sea on 1 August 1944. She is wearing Camouflage Measure 32, Design 11A.U.S. Navy photo 80-G 382764 from Navsource.org · Public domainImage source
Hull / pennantDD-733
ClassAllen M. Sumner class
NavyUnited States Navy
CountryUnited States
Recorded statusSunk

What is known about this ship

USS Mannert L. Abele is documented as an ships in the WAR-CL-000221 roster.

Service history

Disposition note: sunk in wartime service.

Class context: Allen M. Sumner class

The Allen M. Sumner class introduced twin 5-inch/38 mounts, dual rudders, and heavier antiaircraft armament to the U.S. wartime destroyer force.

Later service and disposition

sunk in wartime service.

This ship is recorded as a member of Allen M. Sumner class. Shared design history belongs on the class page; this page concentrates on the individual hull where evidence is available.

Sources and further reading

  1. Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer ↗Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-18
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