USS Briscoe

USS Briscoe

Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name "Briscoe".

* The USS|Briscoe|APA-65, was a "Gilliam"-class attack transport laid down in 1944, served during World War II, and decommissioned in 1946. This ship was named in honor of Briscoe County, Texas.

* The USS|Briscoe|DD-977, was a "Spruance"-class destroyer laid down in 1975 and decommissioned in 2003. This ship was named in honor of Admiral Robert P. Briscoe.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/b9-list.htm


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