Reference Pictures of USS Edsen

By: Joe Costanzo

Joe has sent us these images of the US Navy's Hull class destroyer USS Edsen. For all those who don't know, the Edsen is moored next to the Interepid in NYC, along with SSG Growler.

A decent view of the Edson, about the only full shot I could get of the ship because of construction.
View of Turret 1 from the pier. Note the pronounced sheer at the bow characteristic of Hull class destroyers.
Close up of turret 1. I have no idea who that woman is but people were posing in front of this turret one after the other. I finally said to hell with it and snapped the shot.
The only shot I could get of the stern from this perspective before the (evil) tour guide made us move on
Shot of the port side tubes amidships. I liked the end caps.
Looking aft to the boat handling area. Note the aft funnel to the right.
Various shots of the bridge. Edson's bridge has been modified from its original configuration, having been extended forward a few feet.
Various shots of the bridge. Edson's bridge has been modified from its original configuration, having been extended forward a few feet.
Various shots of the bridge. Edson's bridge has been modified from its original configuration, having been extended forward a few feet.
The aft tripod
Shot of forward superstructure. Like all Hull class ships Edson had her director positions swapped from the Forest Sherman class DD's, something to remember if you're modelling the latter ship.
Amidships shot, with a good view of the aft tripod
This is the best shot I could get of the port side bulkheads, my options in shooting this side of the ship were pretty poor.
Some amidships details
Shot of the forward superstructure looking forward. Not a great shot but the tour guide was giving me dirty looks for dawling (maybe if she was willing to spend more than 30 seconds at each station...)
Another so-so shot of the port side bulkheads
More shots of the starboard superstructure
More shots of the starboard superstructure
More shots of the starboard superstructure
Shot of the stern, showing turrets 2 and 3 (interesting tidbit, Edson was the only Hull class destroyer to retain all 3 turrets throughout her career)
Shot of an anetenna array atop turret 1
Amidships looking aft, the aft funnel in the foreground.
A decent view of the fore mast.