Almirante Clemente class destroyer
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The Almirante Clemente class of destroyer escort
s is a class of warships built for several countries. The class was designed by Luigi Ansaldo Ficantieri for the Venezuelan Naval Forces, currently Venezuelan Navy, in the 50's to complement its Nueva Esparta class destroyer
.
The Venezuelan Navy has 2 out of 6 ships originally ordered, and Portugal, Algeria, and Indonesia each have 2 ships of this design. In the Portuguese navy, these ships are referred as patrol boats. In the '50s Venezuelan Navy, the ships were classified as DLV (Destroyer Light Vessel) or light destroyers, in the '80s were reclassified as ASW frigate, and are currently classified as coast guard vessels.
Those ships are one of the first prototypes of a hydrofoil's
in destroyer
s, because Displacement-Length ratio is near to 50, means it can reach speeds near 32 knots (62.7 km/h), with 24 SHP. On the other hand, there is no way to reach higher speeds with its power plant, but those ships were equipped with large fin stabilizers
and these help it to lift up to 4° over waterline, in this condition Length is less than 150 feet (45.7 m) then speed is near 45 knots (88.2 km/h).
The usage of these kind of device is a weapons systems support device, this can be tracked to HMS Bittern
, the most of the Hunt destroyers
after refit have it, but the very first Battle destroyers
the HMS Finisterre
and the HMS Camperdown
have it, even ships as HMS Amethyst have it, but don't use form higher consumption of power, according several conversations lines in the Maritime History forum MARHST in the US navy ships as USS Gyatt (DD-712)
have it.
The construction contracts for these destroyers were awarded on 25/01/1954, and their names were an homage to Venezuelan war of independence
heroes who lie at Panteón Nacional
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Destroyer escort
A destroyer escort is the classification for a smaller, lightly armed warship designed to be used to escort convoys of merchant marine ships, primarily of the United States Merchant Marine in World War II. It is employed primarily for anti-submarine warfare, but also provides some protection...
s is a class of warships built for several countries. The class was designed by Luigi Ansaldo Ficantieri for the Venezuelan Naval Forces, currently Venezuelan Navy, in the 50's to complement its Nueva Esparta class destroyer
Nueva Esparta class destroyer
The Nueva Esparta-class destroyers were a class of warships used by the navy of Venezuela. The lead ship was named after Nueva Esparta , the name of the largest island in Venezuela....
.
The Venezuelan Navy has 2 out of 6 ships originally ordered, and Portugal, Algeria, and Indonesia each have 2 ships of this design. In the Portuguese navy, these ships are referred as patrol boats. In the '50s Venezuelan Navy, the ships were classified as DLV (Destroyer Light Vessel) or light destroyers, in the '80s were reclassified as ASW frigate, and are currently classified as coast guard vessels.
Technical specifications
These ships include among their specs these characteristics:- Alumite superstructure.
- Air Conditioned in all areas.
- Retractable Denny-Brown fin stabilisers
Those ships are one of the first prototypes of a hydrofoil's
Hydrofoil
A hydrofoil is a foil which operates in water. They are similar in appearance and purpose to airfoils.Hydrofoils can be artificial, such as the rudder or keel on a boat, the diving planes on a submarine, a surfboard fin, or occur naturally, as with fish fins, the flippers of aquatic mammals, the...
in destroyer
Destroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. Destroyers, originally called torpedo-boat destroyers in 1892, evolved from...
s, because Displacement-Length ratio is near to 50, means it can reach speeds near 32 knots (62.7 km/h), with 24 SHP. On the other hand, there is no way to reach higher speeds with its power plant, but those ships were equipped with large fin stabilizers
Stabilizer (ship)
Ship stabilizers are fins mounted beneath the waterline and emerging laterally. In contemporary vessels, they may be gyroscopically controlled active fins, which have the capacity to change their angle of attack to counteract roll caused by wind or waves acting on the ship.The bilge keel is an...
and these help it to lift up to 4° over waterline, in this condition Length is less than 150 feet (45.7 m) then speed is near 45 knots (88.2 km/h).
The usage of these kind of device is a weapons systems support device, this can be tracked to HMS Bittern
HMS Bittern (L07)
HMS Bittern was a Bittern class sloop of the Royal Navy. She was laid down on 27 August 1936 by J. Samuel White, of Cowes, Isle of Wight and launched on 14 July 1937.She served in Home waters and off the coast of Norway during the Second World War...
, the most of the Hunt destroyers
Hunt class destroyer
The Hunt class was a class of Destroyer escort of the Royal Navy. The first vessels were ordered early in 1939, and the class saw extensive service in World War II, particularly on the British East Coast and Mediterranean convoys. They were named after British fox hunts...
after refit have it, but the very first Battle destroyers
Battle class destroyer
The Battle class were a class of destroyers of the British Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy . Built in three groups, the first group were ordered under the 1942 naval estimates. A modified second and third group, together with two ships of an extended design were planned for the 1943 and 1944...
the HMS Finisterre
HMS Finisterre (D55)
HMS Finisterre was a Battle-class destroyer of the Royal Navy . She was named after one of the battles of Cape Finisterre.Finisterre was built by Fairfields of Govan on the Clyde. She was launched on the 22 June 1944 and commissioned on 11 September 1945.She first joined the Home Fleet upon her...
and the HMS Camperdown
HMS Camperdown (D32)
HMS Camperdown was a Battle-class destroyer of the Royal Navy . She was named after the Battle of Camperdown, a naval engagement between the British and Dutch that took place in 1797, and which resulted in a British victory....
have it, even ships as HMS Amethyst have it, but don't use form higher consumption of power, according several conversations lines in the Maritime History forum MARHST in the US navy ships as USS Gyatt (DD-712)
USS Gyatt (DD-712)
USS Gyatt , was a in the United States Navy, named for U.S. Marine Corps Private Edward E. Gyatt. Private Gyatt was a member of the First Marine Raider Battalion in the Battle of Guadalcanal. As part of the advance force, he held his post until killed by an enemy grenade.Gyatt was built by...
have it.
Log file
| Code | Name | Shipyard ID | Keel date | Launch date | Commissioned | AA & ASW Refit | Weapons Refit | Coast Guard | Major maint. | Status | Decommissioned | Life Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Almirante Clemente | 1491 | 05/05/1954 | 12/12/1954 | 04/12/1956 | N/A | 1968/75 | 1984/85 | 1986 | In service | N/A | >51,22 |
| D13 | General Flores | 1493 | 05/05/1954 | 12/12/1954 | 1956 | N/A | 1968/75 | N/A | N/A | Sunk | 1978 | 22 |
| D22 | General Moran | 1492 | 05/05/1954 | 12/12/1954 | 10/01/1957 | N/A | 1968/75 | 1984/85 | 1986 | In service | N/A | >51,12 |
| D23 | Almirante Brión | 1496 | 12/12/1954 | 04/09/1955 | 1957 | 1962 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Sunk | 1978 | 22 |
| D32 | General Austria | 1497 | 12/12/1954 | 04/09/1956 | 1957 | 1962 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Sunk | 1976 | 20 |
| D33 | Almirante García | 1498 | 12/12/1954 | 12/10/1956 | 1957 | 1962 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Sunk | 1977 | 21 |
Sensors & EW
| Model | Max Range | Abilities | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AN/SPG-34 | 30 | Aerial and surface search, bearing and classification | Radar |
| AN/SPS-10 | 20 | Aerial and surface search, bearing and classification | Radar |
| AN/SPS-6 | 110 | Aerial and surface search, bearing and classification | Radar |
| AN/SQS-4 | 2 | Search, range and bearing | Active/Passive Sonar |
| ESM Level 1 | 500 | Aerial and surface search, bearing and classification | Passive RWR/ESM/SIGINT |
Weapons & Abilities
| Mount | Rate of Fire | Armor | Sensors onboard | Capacity | Weapons per mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x 20mm/80 Twin Oerlikon | 1 | None | None | 15 | 15 x 20mm/80 Twin Oerlikon (máx 15) |
| 21' Mk IX Triple torpedo tube | 1 | Light | None | 3 | 3 x 21' Mk IX Triple torpedo tube (máx 3) |
| 2 x Mk XI Hedgehog | 5 | Light | None | 1 | 1 x Mk XI Hedgehog (máx 1) |
| 2 x Mk IX Deep Charge Mortar | 5 | None | None | 12 | 12 x Mk IX Deep Charge Mortar (máx 12) |
| 2 x 102mm/45 Vickers MK XVI Twin | 3 | Light | None | 20 | 20 x 102mm/45 Vickers MK XVI Twin (máx 20) |
| 2 x MK VI Deep charge mortar | 2 | None | None | 10 | 10 x MK VI Deep charge Mortar (máx 10) |
| 2 x 40 mm/56 MKI Twin Bofors | 1 | Light | None | 40 | 40 x 40 mm/56 MKI Twin Bofors (máx 40) |
Magazines per Weapon
| Magazine | Rate of Fire | Armor | Capacity | Stores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 mm/45 Vickers MKXVI (x2) | 1 | Medium | 500 | 500 x 102 mm/45 Vickers MKXVI (Máx 500) |
| 20 mm/80 Twin Oerlikon (x4) | 4 | None | 400 | 400 x 20 mm/80 Twin Oerlikon (Máx 400) |
| 40 mm/56 Twin Bofors (x2) | 7 | None | 410 | 410 x 40 mm/56 Twin Bofors (Máx 410) |
| Deep Charge MK VI | 90 | None | 30 | 30 x Deep Charge Mortar (Máx 30) |
| Deep Charge MK IX | 90 | None | 36 | 36 x Deep Charge MK IX (Máx 36) |
| Hedgehog MK XI | 1 | Light | 40 | 40 x Hedgehog MK XI (Máx 40) |
Communications & Datalinks
| Name | Type | range | Channels | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF | Radio | 300 | 10 | HF Safe |
| 2 x VHF | Radio | 100 | 10 | VHF Safe |
| 2 x UHF | Radio | 100 | 10 | UHF Safe |
Sensors Signatures
| Signature Type | Front | Side | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passive Sonar | 100 | 101 | 102 |
| Active Sonar | 14 | 25 | 15 |
| Visual | 98 | 136 | 98 |
| IR | —28 | 46 | 2 |
| Radar | 59 | 125 | 59 |
Ships
Venezuelan War of Independence
-The First Republic:Criollos resented the mercantilist policies of Spain. Trade was only allowed in Pacific ports which was a terrible burden for Argentina, Paraguay and the Caribbean colonies. This is significant as Cuba and Puerto Rico were forced to allow free trade in 1763 by Britain and...
heroes who lie at Panteón Nacional
Panteón Nacional
The Panthéon is a building in the northern edge of the old town of Caracas, Venezuela. It was originally built as a church, but is now used as a famous burial place...
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- D-12 Almirante Clemente, named after Lino de Clemente, an officer of the Spanish and Venezuelan navies and prominent politician in early Venezuela. Sunk in 2009.
- D-13 General Flores, named after Juan José FloresJuan José FloresJuan José Flores y Aramburu was a Venezuelan military general who became Supreme Chief, and later the first President of the new Republic of Ecuador. He later served two more terms from 1839 to 1843 and from 1843 to 1845, and is often referred to as "The founder of the Republic".-Biography:Flores...
, Venezuelan soldier, as well as the first president of Ecuador. Sunk in 1978. - D-22 General Moran, named after José Trinidad Moran, a soldier who fought with Simón BolívarSimón BolívarSimón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios Ponte y Yeiter, commonly known as Simón Bolívar was a Venezuelan military and political leader...
's independence movement. Still in service. - D-23 Almirante Brion, named after Luis BriónLuis BriónPedro Luis Brión was a military officer who fought in the Venezuelan War of Independence. He rose to the rank of admiral in the navies of Venezuela and the old Republic of Colombia.-Early career:...
, an admiral in Bolivar's navy. Sunk in 1978. - D-32 General Austria, named after José de Austria, a general under Francisco de MirandaFrancisco de MirandaSebastián Francisco de Miranda Ravelo y Rodríguez de Espinoza , commonly known as Francisco de Miranda , was a Venezuelan revolutionary...
's command. Sunk in 1976. - D-33 Almirante Garcia, named after José María García, a naval officer under Juan Bautista ArismendiJuan Bautista ArismendiJuan Bautista Arismendi was a Venezuelan patriot and general of the Venezuelan War of Independence. He is buried in the National Pantheon of Venezuela.Arismendi was born in Isla Margarita in 1775...
. Sunk in 1977.
Fleet Arrangement
- First Division
- D11 Nueva Esparta (Nueva Esparta Class DestroyerNueva Esparta class destroyerThe Nueva Esparta-class destroyers were a class of warships used by the navy of Venezuela. The lead ship was named after Nueva Esparta , the name of the largest island in Venezuela....
) - D12 Almirante Clemente (Almirante Clemente class)
- D13 General Flores (Almirante Clemente class)
- D11 Nueva Esparta (Nueva Esparta Class Destroyer
- Second Division
- D21 Zulia (Nueva Esparta class)
- D22 General Moran (Almirante Clemente class)
- D23 Almirante Brion (Almirante Clemente class)
- Third Division
- D31 Aragua (Nueva Esparta class)
- D32 General Austria (Almirante Clemente class)
- D33 Almirante Garcia (Almirante Clemente class)