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Were Tribal-class destroyers refitted in American yards?

A viewer asks whether Tribal-class destroyers used East Coast American shipyards for refits.

Question

Did any Tribal-class destroyers receive refits in East Coast American yards?

Short answer

Probably not; their known refits were mainly in Britain, India, and South Africa, while larger ships were sent to New York.

Notes

No Tribal refits in the United States come to mind, while Britain, India, and South Africa are identified as known locations. American yards were more often reserved for cruisers, battleships, and carriers whose repair justified the longer movement.