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USS Downes

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Three ships of the United States Navy have been named Downes, in honor of Captain John Downes.

  • USS Downes (DD-45), a Cassin-class destroyer, commissioned in 1915, transferred to the United States Coast Guard and finally sold in 1934.
  • USS Downes (DD-375), a Mahan-class destroyer, commissioned in 1936 and decommissioned in 1945.
  • USS Downes (FF-1070), a Knox-class frigate, commissioned in 1971 and decommissioned in 1992.

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    USS Downes Wikipedia
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