The US Navy's newest destroyer, the USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) has left it's berth at Bath, Maine and begins her sea trials. She's due to enter service next year. At 600 feet in length, almost a full 100 feet longer than the Arleigh Burke class, she's the largest destroyer the US Navy has ever launched.

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I can see why they may debate the destroyer classification. HMS New Zealand, my entry for the cruiser campaign was 590 feet long and 18500 tons. Allowing for the armour, those destroyers have gotten big!