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unusual facts about Perth class destroyer



American Ship Hull numbers

For example the Perth class guided missile destroyers that were built for the Royal Australian Navy in Bay City, Michigan were given the hull numbers DDG-25, DDG-26, and DDG-27; but these hull numbers were not assigned to any American destroyers after the Australian Navy had changed those to its own identification numbers.

Charles F. Adams-class destroyer

The Royal Australian Navy had three Charles F. Adams class units constructed to their own specifications (these ships were designated the Perth class).


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