USS Ross DD563 by RG19

Bryce • Historical • posted on Jan 25, 2004

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The Fletcher class destroyer my Dad served on in World War II. The USS Ross was 376 feet in length was armed with 5 five inch guns for the main battery. At the battle of Leyte Gulf, the Ross hit a mine and was towed away by the fleet tug USS Chickasaw. In a floating dry dock for repairs a kamikaze aircraft hit the aft most five inch gun and plowed into the medical center of the dry dock. The dock workers were quite reluctant to continue repairs, since a 2100 ton destroyer almost fell on them! God bless my Dad and the family of the Captain, Lt. Comdr. Benjamin Coe and all who served on the Ross and in all of our armed services today and throughout the history of these United States! Fletcher class destroyer mesh by De Espona Poser P4 man by Curios Labs

Comments (24)

CharleyD

8:34PM | Sun, 25 January 2004

Beautiful!! Nice effect on the water. Excellent image.

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artworksco

8:49PM | Sun, 25 January 2004

A fine tribute and a nice render.

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CorwinGreylore

8:50PM | Sun, 25 January 2004

i love the work, but isn't the fletcher class equipped with the twin barreled 5" turrets? I'll look it up. and get back to you.

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RG19

8:54PM | Sun, 25 January 2004

Thanks CorwinGreylore, they are single, you may be thinking of the later Sumner class.

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RETIRED

9:09PM | Sun, 25 January 2004

A VOTE for you, and a salute to those servicemen who served on her. Dwayne (USAF RETD)

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pakled

10:18PM | Sun, 25 January 2004

cool..a sister ship, the Franks was named for me exe's family..;) me Da served on a carrier..great work.

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SophiaDeer

11:35PM | Sun, 25 January 2004

Excellent work Richard!! A salute to all veterans!

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Ardiva

11:36PM | Sun, 25 January 2004

You did a fabulous job of re-creation. :-)

GROINGRINDER

11:37PM | Sun, 25 January 2004

Great job. Do you know what your flags are saying?

vjerana

12:16AM | Mon, 26 January 2004

Lot of job here. I like those small flags. Excellent work V!!!

gallimel

2:53AM | Mon, 26 January 2004

I am no expert of the subject but I like what I see :)

cloughie

3:28AM | Mon, 26 January 2004

Simply wonderful Richard!!! I like it a great deal!!! Have a fantastic week!! 'C Yer! Alan

hasexx

3:54AM | Mon, 26 January 2004

Excellent !!!

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corys311

10:47AM | Mon, 26 January 2004

This is nice, but is the rear end sunk too far?? Might be my eye!

colas

2:52PM | Tue, 27 January 2004

tr bon travail,a good work,i vote excellent,my friend.

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cantuflores

12:49AM | Wed, 28 January 2004

EXCELLENT SHIP MY FRIEND IS SO BEUTIFUL ARTWORK. :)

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Anjour

12:49AM | Thu, 29 January 2004

Excellent ship...beautiful done!:o)

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Django

5:50AM | Thu, 29 January 2004

The ship looks awesome, well done

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che18530

3:51PM | Fri, 30 January 2004

I love the detail in the Destroyer and the water. I love how your work on gives the effect on movement , waves and splash. The story of your father during WWII just further enhances the artwork! Wonderful!...Cheryl

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