Fletcher-class destroyer

The Fletcher class was a type of destroyer that served the Allies during World War II. Multiple navies used the destroyer, including the United States Navy, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Netherlands Navy.

During the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, the USS Enterprise's task force consisted of four Fletcher class destroyers. These included the USS Balch which was forced out of position to avoid a collision with Enterprise, USS Benham, USS Maury, and USS Ellett. Nearby, the USS Saratoga's task force included the USS Dale, USS Farragut, USS MacDonough, and USS Worden.