Dazzle

DD-561

USS Prichett

DD-561

Hull Number

Name

Class

Camouflage Design

Design Date

Paint Date

Notes

Other

DD-561

Prichett

Fletcher

32/13D

1943-12-30

1944-02-04

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USS Prichett (DD-561) is shown in a starboard aerial view off Alki Point, Washington on February 4, 1944. This clearly is 32/13D and the deck is very reflective probably because it is wet.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-455206.

Photo 2

Prichett is shown in another aerial photo taken from Airship K-51 of squadron ZP-33 on March 30, 1944. Prichett is doing 15 knots and the deck pattern is visible in this view.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-439795.

Photo 3

Prichett is seen again from the stern wearing camouflage 32/13D on an unidentified date and location. There are no “extra” panels on the stern.
Photo source: NARA BS 67089.

Photo 4

USS Prichett (DD-561) wearing camouflage 32/13D is shown refueling at sea from USS Kaskakia (AO-27) on October 17, 1944.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-285251.

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Prichett, still wearing camouflage 32/13D, is shown refueling at sea from an unidentified oiler in camouflage 32/5AO on November 14, 1944.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-258612.

Photo 6

USS Essex (CV-9) is shown just after being crashed by a Japanese Kamikaze and followed by USS Prichett (DD-561) on November 25, 1944. Prichett is wearing 32/13D and Essex is in 32/10D. This photo was taken by USS South Dakota (BB-57).
Photo source: NARA 80-G-270749.

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An enlargement showing USS Prichett (DD-561) on November 25, 1944, wearing 32/13D. This photo was taken from USS South Dakota (BB-57).
Photo source: NARA 80-G-270749.

Photo 8

This photo is officially an unidentified Fletcher class destroyer during the Saipan invasion in June 1944 taken from USS Albert W. Grant (DD-649). The configuration and pattern most closely matches that of USS Prichett (DD-561).
Photo source: NARA 80-G-244408.

Destroyers

Fletcher Class

Fletcher Class

DD-561

USS Prichett

DD-561

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