When, in the early 1930s, the Americans began modernizing their navy, they considered the replacement of old destroyers from the Great War as one of the most urgent tasks.
By proceeding with the design of subsequent series of destroyers, efforts were made to respect the Treaty restricti.
Sims class and early Benson ships), as a result some of the weaponry had to be removed.
Some of these vessels were heavily overloaded (e.g.
However, the new projects, disappointed and dissatisfied the sailors.
When, in the early 1930s, the Americans began modernizing their navy, they considered the replacement of old destroyers from the Great War as one of the most urgent tasks