Oriani-class Destroyer
| Country | Italy |
Contributor: C. Peter Chen
This article refers to the entire Oriani-class; it is not about an individual vessel.
ww2dbaseThe Oriani-class destroyers were also known as Poeti-class destroyers. They were essentially identical to the earlier Maestrale-class design, but with upgraded machinery and anti-aircraft weaponry.
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Last Major Revision: Dec 2007
Oriani-class Destroyer Operational Timeline
| 15 Jul 1937 | Alfredo Oriani was commissioned into service. |
| 27 Oct 1937 | Vincenzo Gioberti was commissioned into service. |
| 1 Nov 1937 | Giosuè Carducci was commissioned into service. |
| 1 Dec 1937 | Vittorio Alfieri was commissioned into service. |
| 1 Jan 1954 | Alfredo Oriani was decommissioned from service. |
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