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Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Ringgold, in honor of Rear Admiral Cadwalader Ringgold (1802–1867).

  • The first, USS Ringgold (DD-89), was a Wickes-class destroyer, launched in 1918. In 1940, she was transferred to the Royal Navy and renamed HMS Newark. She was scrapped in 1947.
  • The second, USS Ringgold (DD-500), was a Fletcher-class destroyer, launched in 1942 and served in World War II. In 1959, she was transferred to the German Navy and renamed Z-2. In 1981, she was transferred to the Greek Navy and renamed Kimon. She was scrapped in 1993.

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    USS Ringgold Wikipedia
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