Introduction to the USS Monaghan (DD-354)

The USS Monaghan was the last of the Farragut-class destroyers built for the United States Navy during the interwar period. These ships were an attempt by the U.S. Navy to incorporate more advanced design features while adhering to treaty-imposed limitations on size and armament.

Design and Armament

As standard with the Farragut-class, the Monaghan was designed for both speed and manageability. At her commissioning, her main ...