U.S.S. Peary (1920)
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| U.S.S. Peary (1920) | |
|---|---|
| Hull Number: | DD-226 |
| Builder: | William Cramp & Sons[1] |
| Laid down: | 6 Sep, 1919[2] |
| Launched: | 6 Apr, 1920[3] |
| Commissioned: | 22 Oct, 1920[4] |
| Bombed: | 19 Feb, 1942[5] |
U.S.S. Peary was one of one hundred and fifty-six Clemson Class destroyers completed for the U.S. Navy.
Service
Peary was laid down by William Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia on 9 September, 1919. She was launched on 6 April 1920, sponsored by Admiral Peary's daughter, Mrs. Edward Stafford. The new destroyer was commissioned on 22 October, 1920.
Captains
- Lieutenant Commander James B. Will, 2 February, 1921[6]
- Commander John S. Abbott, after 1 January, 1922[7] – circa August, 1924[8]
- Commander Roscoe F. Dillen, 24 June, 1924[9] – after 1 January, 1925[10]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Friedman. U.S. Destroyers. p. 434.
- ↑ Friedman. U.S. Destroyers. p. 434.
- ↑ Friedman. U.S. Destroyers. p. 434.
- ↑ Friedman. U.S. Destroyers. p. 434.
- ↑ Friedman. U.S. Destroyers. p. 434.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1922. pp. 34-35.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1923. p.21.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1925. p.22.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1925. pp. 22-23.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1925. pp. 22-23.
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