USS Duncan

USS Duncan

Four ships of the United States Navy have been named "Duncan", in honor of Master Commandant Silas Duncan.

* The USS|Duncan|DD-46, was a "Cassin"-class destroyer launched in 1913.

* The USS|Duncan|DD-485, was a "Gleaves"-class destroyer launched in February 1942 and sunk at the battle of Cape Esperance in October 1942.

* The USS|Duncan|DD-874, was a "Gearing"-class destroyer launched in 1944.

* The USS|Duncan|FFG-10, was an "Oliver Hazard Perry"-class guided missile frigate, launched in 1978.


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