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DE Classified
Welcome to DE Classified a podcast showcasing the history of Destroyer Escorts. Each month a member of the USS SLATER’s education crew will highlight a specific Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these Trim But Deadly ships. USS SLATER is a WWII era Destroyer Escort now serving as the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum in Albany, New York.
Podcasting since 2021 • 45 episodes
DE Classified
Latest Episodes
Episode 43 - DE Genesis Story Part 3
Join us as we continue our discovery into how and why destroyer escorts came to be built during World War Two. This portion of the story focuses on the famed "4 Piper" destroyers - you don't want to miss this story!Follow along with our...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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Episode 42: DE Genesis Part 2
Join us as we continue our discovery into how and why destroyer escorts came to be built during World War Two. This portion of the story focuses on the famed "4 Piper" destroyers - you don't want to miss this story!Follow along with our ...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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15:59
Episode 41: USS GILLIGAN
USS GILLIGAN DE-508, has a long and interesting history with her involvement in WWII and also her service as a training ship after the war had ended. She was involved in some of the most famous battles in World War II, was hit by a kamikaze and...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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17:20
Episode 40: Destroyer Escort Genesis Story
Join us for a journey into how and why destroyer escorts came to be built during World War Two. With key characters like President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill - you don't want to miss this story!Follow ...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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22:33
Episode 39: USS BANGUST
USS BANGUST (DE-739) was awarded 11 Battle Stars throughout her career with the United States. She sank Japanese Submarine Ro-111, escorted Oilers as they refueled in the Pacific, rescued survivors on multiple occasions, accepted the surrender ...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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1:10:25