Clemson-class Destroyer

The Clemson class was a large American destroyer class ordered during the First World War and completed mainly after the armistice. Its flush deck and four funnels gave it the familiar four-piper silhouette. The class served widely during the Second World War, sometimes after conversion to transports, escorts, or other specialized duties. Age and limited endurance in some configurations made modernization important. The class’s service was international as well as American, because transferred ships and changing roles extended its reach beyond the original destroyer mission. The destroyer-for-bases agreement and other transfers placed American four-pipers in Allied service, although exact class and ship identities mattered. Later national names can hide an earlier American hull designation.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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