USS Drayton
 DD 366 (Mahan Class)

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We are seeking information on the USS Drayton and her crews. Files and photos may be E-mailed to us and we will incorporate them into this page. When enough information has been assembled we will then build the ship her own section. 


Displacement: 1,488 tons (2,103 tons full load)
Length:       341'    
Beam:         35'          
Draught:      12' 4"       
Machinery:    ?
Performance:  49,000 shp for 36.5 knots
Bunkerage:    522 tons
Range:        6,500 nautical miles at 12 knots    
Guns:         five 5 inch; four .5 inch MG
Torpedoes:    twelve 21 inch

Subject: USS Drayton- there is an old book by Cpt. Ambercrombie
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001
From: Jennifer Chavez

Hi Mark,

My grandfather, Robert George Ferrell Jr. was a seaman aboard the Drayton from approximately 1940 - 1942. His captain, Abercrombie, wrote a book with the help of Fletcher Pratt called "My Life to the Destroyers". It was published in 1944 and details his experiences on the Drayton in WWII. There are also some photos in the book. My grandfather is mentioned in the book as he was the sound man on duty when the Drayton sunk a Japanesse submarine on December 24, 1941. My grandfather received a commendation and a medal for that encounter.

Regards,

Jennifer Chavez

Subject: USS Drayton (DD 366)
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000
From: Ron Brabbin

Mark,

She was called the Blue Beetle due to the paint color. I'm attaching the only navy photo of my father, he died in 1988 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetary.

I send my condolences to the crew of the USS COLE and all of the Navy.

Sincerely,

Ron Brabbin

Ps, my father was on the old USS COLE an old 4 stacker.

Subject: USS Drayton
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999
From: Dennis D. Sowers
To: Mark Roberts/Destroyers Online
E-Mail: [email protected]

I was searching your site for the destroyer USS Drayton that my father sailed on during WWII. He is still living and resides at 108 Stella Ave, Circleville, Ohio 43113 (740-474-2497). He may have support information and photos during his tour of duty.

I'm sure he would be excited to hear from you. I have been searching for information about the Drayton history for him.

Many Thanks to NavSource



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