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USS Walke

USS Walke is documented as an ships in the WAR-CL-000221 roster.

DD-723 · Allen M. Sumner classUnited States NavyWorld War IIVerified subject image
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Walke (DD-723) during her 1953-54 deployment to the Western Pacific.
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Walke (DD-723) during her 1953-54 deployment to the Western Pacific.U.S. Navy photo [1] from the USS Walke (DD-723) 1953-54 cruise book available at Navysite.de · Public domainImage source
Hull / pennantDD-723
ClassAllen M. Sumner class
NavyUnited States Navy
CountryUnited States

What is known about this ship

USS Walke is documented as an ships in the WAR-CL-000221 roster.

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.

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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