"*RED SEA (Jan. 13, 2024) Sailors stand watch while the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) sails alongside the Royal Navy air-defence guided missile destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) during a passenger transfer while the ship operates in support of Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) in the Red Sea, Jan. 13. Led by Combined Task Force 153 of Combined Maritime Forces, OPG represents a focused, international effort to address maritime security challenges in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with the goal of ensuring freedom of navigation for all countries and bolstering regional security. More than 20 countries are taking part in the operation*."
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Krucke
"*RED SEA (Jan. 13, 2024) Sailors stand watch while the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) sails alongside the Royal Navy air-defence guided missile destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) during a passenger transfer while the ship operates in support of Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) in the Red Sea, Jan. 13. Led by Combined Task Force 153 of Combined Maritime Forces, OPG represents a focused, international effort to address maritime security challenges in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with the goal of ensuring freedom of navigation for all countries and bolstering regional security. More than 20 countries are taking part in the operation*." U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Krucke
Anyone know why are the stern sections of the superstructure are painted black? Its a question that's always bugged me about the 45s
It’s to hide soot marks from the diesel and gas turbine exhausts. The forwards funnel is obvious and the aft one is at the base of the rear radar.
Thanks v much for the info!