Clemson continued the flush-deck concept with two shafts, geared steam machinery, and 300-psi boilers producing saturated steam. Roughly 27,600 shaft horsepower gave the ships about 35.5 knots, while a stated range near 4,900 nautical miles at 15 knots made them more capable of fleet operations. The complement of 122 comprised eight officers, eight chief petty officers, and 106 enlisted personnel. Armament included four 4-inch guns, a 3-inch gun for anti-aircraft work, and twelve 21-inch torpedo tubes in four triple mounts. Ships kept operational through the 1920s and 1930s became a visible American naval presence overseas.
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Clemson machinery and range supported fleet and overseas service
Geared turbines, 300-psi boilers, 35.5-knot speed, long range, four 4-inch guns, and twelve torpedo tubes made Clemson a capable fleet-sized four-stacker.