October 19, 1941: US merchant shipLehighis torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off West Africa. October 30-31, 1941: German submarine attacks and sinks the USSSalinasand the USSReuben James, (a tanker and a destroyer), killing 96. Congress authorizes the arming of merchant ships. All...
TheFletcherclass destroyerUSS David W. Taylor(DD-551) on September 26, 1943 in Mobile Bay wearing Measure 21 Camouflage.David W. Taylorhas been given the AA upgrade of twin 40mm abaft the aft funnel, but retains the 20mm platform and tubs in front of the bridge. Later these 20mm were re...