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USS Decatur

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Five ships of the United States Navy have been named Decatur, in honor of Commodore Stephen Decatur.

  • The USS Decatur, was a sloop-of-war built in 1839 and in service from 1840 to 1859.
  • USS Decatur (DD-5), was a Bainbridge-class destroyer which served mainly in or near the Philippines from 1902 to 1919.
  • USS Decatur (DD-341), was a Clemson-class destroyer which served from 1922 to 1945.
  • USS Decatur (DDG-31), was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer in service from 1956 to 1983, later converted to become the first Self Defense Test Ship.
  • USS Decatur (DDG-73), is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer commissioned in 1998 and currently in active service.
  • References

    USS Decatur Wikipedia