New Destroyers, Tucuman, Mendoza and La Rioja, built by J. Samuel White and Co., Cowes; principal features include high speed, powerful armament, and ability to keep at sea in all weathers for long periods without having to refuel; length, 330 ft. 9 in.; load displacement 2300 tons; main armament consists of five 120-mm. 45-caliber guns, one 76-mm. anti-aircraft and two 40-mm. pompom guns, with high-angle mountings; propelling machinery consists of two sets of Parsons-type turbines each coupled through reduction gearing to propeller shafting; trial performances. (See also Engineer vol. 150, n 3889 July 25, 1930, p. 99, 2 figs. on p. 94; Shipbldg. and Shipg. Rec., vol. 35, no. 22, June 5, 1930, pp. 711-713, 3 figs.)
Ocean-going destroyers for the Argentine navy
Shipbldr.
Shipbuilder ; 37 , n 240
1930
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Article (Journal)
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