From USS Bainbridge to USS Zumwalt
The complete visual history of every US Navy destroyer, featuring over 1,000 high-quality photos and comprehensive historical records spanning from 1902 to today
Available for iPhone & iPad
The most complete destroyer reference available for iOS
Everything you need to explore US Navy destroyer history
Containing over 1,000 high-quality photos of over 1,000 ships, this app vividly brings to life the stories of each destroyer. Pinch-to-zoom functionality reveals hidden details that no other medium offers.
Optimized especially for iPad and the newest iPhones with responsive layouts and intuitive navigation. View stunning photos in detail on any device.
Find every ship that participated in a battle or search by name, hull number, or class. Powerful search functionality puts the information you need at your fingertips.
Contains complete histories of every destroyer, from the time it was commissioned to the time it was put in reserve or scrapped. Includes detailed specifications of each ship.
This feature allows users to see hidden details in photos that no other medium offers. Discover intricate details of weapons systems, crew activities, and naval architecture.
Save your favorite destroyers for quick reference and easily email any of the photos to share them with friends, family, or fellow naval history enthusiasts.
Explore all 32 destroyer classes from over a century of naval engineering
The first destroyers of the US Navy, commissioned 1902-1903
Mass-produced "flush-deckers" of WWI era
156 ships built, backbone of interwar destroyer force
The most successful WWII destroyer class
Enhanced Fletcher design with extended range
Powerful dual-mount 5-inch gun destroyers
First post-WWII all-new destroyer design
First class designed for guided missiles
Gas turbine powered multi-mission destroyers
Modified Spruance design with enhanced AAW
Aegis-equipped destroyers, still in production
Newest stealth destroyers with advanced technology
...and 20 additional classes spanning over a century of destroyer development
Browse destroyers the way that works best for you
Explore all 32 destroyer classes from Bainbridge to Zumwalt, viewing ships organized by their design lineage.
Find ships quickly by name in a comprehensive alphabetical listing with thumbnail photos.
Browse by hull number from DD-1 to DDG-1000+ and see the evolution of destroyer design over time.
Beautifully designed for exploring destroyer history on iPad and iPhone
✓ Over 1,000 destroyers covered
✓ Over 1,000 high-quality photographs
✓ Complete ship histories and specifications
✓ All 32 destroyer classes included
✓ Full text search capability
✓ Pinch-to-zoom for photo details
✓ Save favorites and share photos
✓ Universal app for iPhone & iPad
✓ Free updates with more photos over time
Perfect for naval historians, veterans, modelers, and anyone fascinated by destroyer history
From USS Bainbridge (DD-1) to USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) and beyond
Available for iPhone and iPad
DESTROYERS of the US NAVY covers all US Destroyers from USS Bainbridge to the latest Zumwalt destroyer. Whether you use it on your iPad or your iPhone, DESTROYERS of the US NAVY is the best way to learn about US Destroyers. Over the course of time, free updates will be offered to current users with more photos and information.
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