U.S.S. Fox (1919)
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U.S.S. Fox (1919) | |
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Hull Number: | DD-234 |
Builder: | New York Shipbuilding[1] |
Laid down: | 25 Jun, 1918[2] |
Launched: | 12 Jun, 1919[3] |
Commissioned: | 17 May, 1920[4] |
Decommissioned: | 2 Feb, 1931[5] |
Stricken: | 19 Dec, 1945[6] |
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U.S.S. Fox was one of one hundred and fifty-six Clemson Class destroyers completed for the U.S. Navy. She was one of just five Clemsons to have 5-in/51cal guns in lieu of the standard 4-in/50cal models.
Service
She was commissioned on 17 May, 1920 with Commander A. D. Turnbull in command.
Captains
- Lieutenant Commander Webb Trammell, 14 September, 1921[7]
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