DDG-53 #35664800
Description
-- ABOUT -- USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) is a multi-mission guided missile destroyer designed to operate independently, or as unit of a Carrier or Expeditionary Strike Group or a Missile Defense Action Group in multi-threat environments that include air, surface, and subsurface threats. Name: USS John Paul Jones Namesake: The ship is named after Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, celebrated as the "Father of the American Navy" for his daring exploits and lasting contributions to U.S. naval history. Commissioned: The USS John Paul Jones was commissioned on December 4, 1993. Homeport: It is homeported at Naval Base San Diego, California. Class: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (Flight I). Length: 509 feet (155 meters). Beam: 66 feet (20 meters). Displacement: Approximately 9,200 tons. Speed: Over 30 knots. Armament: Tomahawk missile launchers (for precision strike capability). Standard missiles (SM-2, SM-3 for air defense and ballistic missile defense).
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Membership history
Growth
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| Measured (UTC) | Members | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026, 08:24 | 2 | first reading |
Ownership
Owned by Vasilyev (@Vasilyevnikov) as measured.
Members we’ve seen
Vasilyev (@Vasilyevnikov) — [O6] Captain of the Ship (rank 255)
AgarthanMercer (@RodenwellVascense) — [O5] Commander of the Ship (rank 254)
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