USS
Lawrence Association
USS Lawrence DDG-4
On
the left, USS Lawrence DDG-4 is christened by
Mrs. Fernie C. Hubbard, during launching ceremonies at the New
York
Shipbuilding Corporation Shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 27 February
1960.
The middle photo was taken immediately after
launching. The
photo on the right is the actual launching of DDG-4.
CLASS
- CHARLES F. ADAMS
As Built.
As Built.
Displacement 4526
Tons (Full),
Dimensions, 437'
(oa) x 47' x 15' (Max)
Armament 2 x 5"/54 RF (2x1) Guns Fore & Aft,
Tartar SAM (1x2 Mk 11) ASROC ASW (1x8),
6 x 12.75" Mk 32 ASW TT (2x3).
Machinery, 70,000 SHP; Geared Turbines, 2 screws
Speed, 33 Knots, Range 4500 NM@ 20 Knots,
Crew 333-350.
Operational and Building Data
Originally classified as DD- 954, classification changed to DDG- 4 April 23 1957.
Laid down by New York Shipbuilding on October 27 1958.
Launched February 27 1960 and commissioned January 6 1962.
Decommissioned March 30 1990.
Stricken May 16 1990.
Fate
Contract issued November 2003 to Metro Machine, Philadelphia for scrapping. Scrapping completed in October 2004.
Tartar SAM (1x2 Mk 11) ASROC ASW (1x8),
6 x 12.75" Mk 32 ASW TT (2x3).
Machinery, 70,000 SHP; Geared Turbines, 2 screws
Speed, 33 Knots, Range 4500 NM@ 20 Knots,
Crew 333-350.
Operational and Building Data
Originally classified as DD- 954, classification changed to DDG- 4 April 23 1957.
Laid down by New York Shipbuilding on October 27 1958.
Launched February 27 1960 and commissioned January 6 1962.
Decommissioned March 30 1990.
Stricken May 16 1990.
Fate
Contract issued November 2003 to Metro Machine, Philadelphia for scrapping. Scrapping completed in October 2004.
DDG-4 Ship's History
The history of USS Lawrence DDG-4, can be found by clicking on the year links below. Besides obtaining the information from the National Archives, we are looking for the former crew memebers to assist in filling in the events of each year. Be specific as possible and include dates, places, events, and names of those involved if appropriate. This is not the place for sea stories. This information will also be used to tell the story of DDG-4 in the Adams Class Museum in Jacksonville, FL. E-mail your information using the link at the bottom of the page.
1958 to 1961
1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968
1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975
1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990
Ship's Departments
Navy ships are divided in to various operational departments. The
departments are then further divided into divisions and lastly work
centers. Click on each department to learn about the departments
function, the different divisions, and the various jobs performed in
each work center. Shipmates please make your contributions by e-mailing
us with what you did within your job and work center.
OFFICERS
SUPPLY WEAPONS
OPERATIONS ENGINEERING
OFFICERS
SUPPLY WEAPONS
OPERATIONS ENGINEERING
