John C. Butler-class destroyer escort
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The John C. Butler class were destroyer escorts that originated during World War II. The lead ship was USS John C. Butler, commissioned on 31 March 1944. The class was also known as the WGT type from their Westinghouse geared turbine drive. Wikipedia
Built: 1943–1945
Cancelled: 210
Completed: 83
Length: 306 ft (93.3 m)
Speed: 24.3 kn (28.0 mph; 45.0 km/h) (trial); 24 kn (28 mph; 44 km/h) (service)