Landsdowne, USS (DD-483)

by Charles Landrum
Member since 10-Dec-2004

Build Type: Kit

Country: United States

Era: 1914-1945

Length Range: 200-400 feet (61-122m)

Model Material: Resin

Model Type: Static→ Diorama

Propulsion Type:

  • Fuel→ Diesel/Fuel Oil
  • Impeller→ Propeller
  • Engine→ Steam Turbine

Scale: 1:350

Subject Type: Vessel→ Naval and Privateer→ Steel Navy→ Destroyer

About the Vessel

USS Landsdowne was the destroyer used to transport the Japanese dignitaries to the surrender signing ceremony aboard USS Missouri. Landsdowne earned battle stars in both the American (Atlantic) and Asiatic-Pacific areas.

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