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CHARLES F. ADAMS CLASS DESTROYER

The Charles F. Adams class is a ship class of 29 guided missile destroyers (DDG) built between 1958 and 1967. The Charles F. Adams class were the first class designed to serve as guided missile destroyers. Some of the destroyers of the Charles F. Adams class served during the blockade of Cuba in 1962 and during the Vietnam War. The Charles F. Adams-class destroyers were the last steam turbine-powered destroyers built for the U.S. Navy. Starting with the later Spruance-class destroyers, all U.S. Navy destroyers have been powered by gas turbines.

The USS Robison served as plane guard for carriers on Yankee Station in the Tonkin Gulf, participated in Sea Dragon operations, patrolled on search and rescue duties and carried out Naval Gunfire Support missions during the Vietnam War. She earned seven battle stars for service off the Vietnamese coast.

After the Vietnam war ended, USS Robison participated in the rescue of two groups of Vietnamese refugees in 1980. The first group was spotted while doing maneuvers with the Thai Navy. When the Robison arrived that evening only 262 people survived out of the 300+ that disembarked from Vietnam to escape the horrors of communism. Many died during their ordeal in the sea or ended their lives after giving up hope before the Robison arrived. These refugees were "housed" under tarps on the gun deck of the Robison, cared for and nursed back to health by members of the crew until permission was granted to take them to Thailand and, eventually, taken to the United States. Within weeks of rescuing the first group, a second group of 21 was spotted. The seas were stormy so the people were taken below decks and cared for as the ship transited to the Philippines where they would be processed for emigration to the United States. The members of her crew received the Humanitarian Service Medal.

This Charles F. Adams class USS Robison is 28" long x 5" wide X 12" tall (including base's dimensions.) If you'd like to change the numbers on the hull and the name on the stern, just click purchase the model and give a note during the checkout process. Emailing also works.

 $1,900  Shipping and insurance in the US included. Canada $200. Other countries, $300 flat rate. This model is in stock and will be shipped within three business days.  This model is our fourth generation and the price is $800 lower than a fifth generation. If you want to commission a fifth-gen, please let us know. Lead time is about five months.

If you'd like a different size, please email for a quote. Services@ModelShipMaster.com

We can build any model of the Charles F. Adams class below. (fifth-gen quality only) 

Learn more about the Charles F. Adams class here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_F._Adams-class_destroyer