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USS Smith (DD-17) — The first USS Smith (DD–17) was the lead ship of her class of destroyers in the United States Navy during the World War I. She was named for Lieutenant Joseph B. Smith. Smith was laid down on 18 March 1908 by William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia … Wikipedia
USS Maine (BB-10) — USS Maine (BB 10), the lead ship of her class of battleships, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the 23rd state. The contract to build Maine was awarded to William Cramp and Sons of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on … Wikipedia
USS Santee (1855) — – the first U.S. Navy ship to be so named – was one of its last sailing frigates in service. She was acquired by the Union Navy at the start of the American Civil War, outfitted with heavy guns and a crew of 480, and was assigned as a gunship in… … Wikipedia
USS Barry (DD-2) — USS Barry (DD 2), a Bainbridge class destroyer, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for Commodore John Barry (1745 ndash;1803). Barry was launched on 22 March 1902 by Neafle and Levy Ship and Engine Building Company,… … Wikipedia
USS Hull (DD-7) — The first USS Hull (DD 7) was a Bainbridge class destroyer in the United States Navy named for Commodore Isaac Hull. Hull was launched by Harlan Hollingsworth of Wilmington, Delaware, on 21 June 1902; sponsored by Miss Mabel Hull, a descendant of … Wikipedia
USS Truxtun (DD-14) — The second USS Truxtun (DD 14) was the lead ship of her class of destroyers in the United States Navy. She was named for Thomas Truxtun. Truxtun was laid down on 13 November 1899 at Sparrows Point, Maryland, by the Maryland Steel Company;… … Wikipedia
USS Worden (DD-16) — The first USS Worden (DD 16) was a Truxton class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named for John Lorimer Worden. Worden was laid down at Sparrows Point, Maryland, on 13 November 1899 by the Maryland Steel Company; launched on 15… … Wikipedia
USS Lawrence (DD-8) — The third USS Lawrence (DD 8) was a destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named for James Lawrence. Lawrence was laid down on 10 April 1899 by Fore River Ship Engine Company, Weymouth, Massachusetts; launched on 7 November 1900; sponsored… … Wikipedia
USS Paul Jones (DD-10) — The second USS Paul Jones (DD 10) was a Bainbridge class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named for John Paul Jones. Paul Jones was laid down on 20 April 1899 by the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California; launched on 14 June… … Wikipedia
USS Preble (DD-12) — The third USS Preble (DD 12) was a Bainbridge class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named for Commodore Edward Preble. Preble was laid down by the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California, on 21 April 1899; launched on 2 March… … Wikipedia
