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USS Forrestal (CV-59) USS Forrestal (CVA/CV/AVT-59) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier, the lead ship of her class of "supercarriers," named after Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal. She was the largest aircraft carrier since Shinano, of World War II vintage.
USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship of the United States Navy. She was named for Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, the 1814 defense of which inspired The Star-Spangled Banner.
USS Fort Snelling (LSD-30) USS Fort Snelling (LSD-30) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship of the United States Navy. She was named for Fort Snelling at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, for many years the northernmost military post in the land of the Sioux and Chippewa.
USS Fort Wayne USS Fort Wayne (SP-3786), a cargo ship, was built in 1918 by Baltimore Drydock and Shipbuilding Co., Baltimore, Maryland; acquired by the United States Navy 27 December 1918; and commissioned the same day, Lieutenant Commander S.
USS Foss (DE-59) USS Foss (DE-59), a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Ensign Rodney Shelton Foss (1919 - 1941), who was killed in action during the Japanese attack on the Hawaiian Islands.
USS Fowler (DE-222) USS Fowler (DE-222), a Buckley class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Lieutenant (junior grade) Robert L. Fowler (1919-1942), who was killed in action, while serving aboard the destroyer USS Duncan, during the Battle of Cape Esperance on the night of 11 October-12 October 1942.
USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN-657) USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN-657), a Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Francis Scott Key, the author of the poem "The Defense of Fort McHenry", which became known as "The Star-Spangled Banner".
USS Franklin Five United States Navy ships have been named USS Franklin, the first four after Benjamin Franklin, and the fifth, the aircraft carrier CV-13, perpetuating the name of the previous ships (it was not the usual practice at the time to name carriers after individuals).
USS Frederick (LST-1184) USS Frederick (LST-1184) was named after the city of Frederick, Maryland and Frederick County, Maryland. She was laid down on 13 April 1968 at San Diego, California, by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Corporation; launched on 8 March 1969; sponsored by Mrs.
USS Freedom (ID-3024) USS Freedom (ID-3024), a cargo ship, was built as Wittekind by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg, Germany, in 1894; seized by the United States Shipping Board (USSB) in 1917; renamed Iroquois, and chartered by the United States Army for use as a transport. She was renamed Freedom in 1918, acquired by the United States Navy on 24 January 1919, and commissioned the same day, Lieutenant J.
USS Frybarger (DE-705) USS Frybarger (DE/DEC-705) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, named for PFC Raymond Frybarger, Jr. (1923–1942), who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism during the Battle of Edson's Ridge on Guadalcanal.
USS G-1 (SS-19½) USS G-1 (SS-19½) was the lead ship of her class of submarine of the United States Navy. While the four G-boats were nominally all of a class, they differed enough in significant details that they are sometimes considered to be four unique boats, each in a class by herself.
USS G-2 (SS-27) USS G-2 (SS-27) was a G-class submarine of the United States Navy. While the four G-boats were nominally all of a class, they differed enough in significant details that they are sometimes considered to be four unique boats, each in a class by herself.
USS G-3 (SS-31) USS G-3 (SS-31) was a G-class submarine of the United States Navy. While the four G-boats were nominally all of a class, they differed enough in significant details that they are sometimes considered to be four unique boats, each in a class by herself.
USS G-4 (SS-26) USS G-4 (SS-26) was a G-class submarine of the United States Navy. While the four G-boats were nominally all of a class, they differed enough in significant details that they are sometimes considered to be four unique boats, each in a class by herself.
USS Gainard (DD-706) USS Gainard (DD-706), an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was named for Joseph Gainard, who was awarded the Navy Cross for distinguished service while Master of American merchant steamer City of Flint during 1939.
USS Galena Three ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Galena. They were named for a city in Kansas, a city in Illinois; a town in Maryland and a town in Missouri; and a village in Ohio and a village in Alaska.
USS Galena (PC-1136) The third USS Galena (PC-1136) was a patrol boat in the United States Navy. She was named for a city in Kansas, a city in Illinois; a town in Maryland and a town in Missouri; and a village in Ohio and a village in Alaska.
USS Gallant (MSO-489) USS Gallant (MSO-489), an Aggressive-class minesweeper, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named Gallant. The ship served in the US Navy from 1954 until 1994, when it was sold to Taiwan under the Security Assistance Program and renamed to Yung Ku (M 1308).
USS Galveston (CLG-3) The USS Galveston (CL-93/CLG-3) was as Cleveland class light cruiser of the United States Navy that was later converted to a Galveston class guided missile cruiser. She was launched by William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co.
USS Gantner (DE-60) USS Gantner (DE-60/APD-42), a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Boatswain’s Mate Samuel Merritt Gantner (1919-1941), who was killed in action during the Japanese attack on the Hawaiian Islands.
USS Garlopa (SS-358) USS Garlopa (SS-358), would have been a Balao-class submarine, the only submarine of the United States Navy to be named for the garlopa, a large species of grouper found on the west coast of Mexico. Her keel was laid down at the Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut, but construction was canceled on 29 July 1944.
USS Garrupa (SS-359) USS Garrupa (SS-359), would have been a Balao-class submarine, was the only submarine of the United States Navy to be named for the garrupa, one of various fishes of the grouper type. Her keel was laid down at Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut, but was canceled on 29 July 1944.
USS Gato (SS-212) USS Gato (SS-212) was the lead ship of her class of submarine in the United States Navy. She was the first Navy ship named for the gato, a species of small catshark found in waters along the west coast of Mexico.
USS Gato (SSN-615) USS Gato (SSN-615) was a Thresher-class submarine known as the "Goal Keeper" or the "Black Cat." She was the second United States Navy ship named after the gato, a species of small catshark found in waters along the west coast of Mexico.
USS Gazelle (IX-116) USS Gazelle (IX-116), an unclassified miscellaneous vessel, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the gazelle, any of numerous small, graceful, and swift antelopes, with lustrous eyes, found especially in South Africa, northern Africa, Iran, and India. She was built as an auxiliary oiler, launched on 9 November 1943 by the California Shipbuilding Corporation, at Wilmington, California, as SS Cyrus K.
USS Geoanna (IX-61) USS Geoanna (IX-61), an unclassified miscellaneous vessel, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be given that name. A steel auxiliary schooner, she was built in 1934 by Craig Shipbuilding Company, in Long Beach, California.
USS George W. Ingram (DE-62) USS George W. Ingram (DE-62/ADP-43), a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Seaman George Washington Ingram (1918 - 1941), who was killed in action during the Japanese attack on the Hawaiian Islands.
USS George Washington (1908) The second USS George Washington was an ocean liner taken over and used as a transport ship by the United States Navy in World War I and World War II. She was named for George Washington, the first President of the United States.
USS George Washington (SSBN-598) USS George Washington (SSBN-598), the lead ship of her class of ballistic missile submarines, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for George Washington, first President of the United States.
USS George Washington Carver (SSBN-656) USS George Washington Carver (SSBN/SSN-656), a Benjamin Franklin-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for George Washington Carver (1865–1943), the researcher and inventor.
USS Germantown Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Germantown for a town in Pennsylvania, now a residential section of Philadelphia, and the scene of the American Revolutionary War battle 4 October 1777 between General George Washington's troops and the British under Sir William Howe.
USS Gherardi (DD-637) USS Gherardi (DD-637/DMS-30), a Gleaves-class destroyer, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, who became President of the Naval Examining Board, Governor of the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia, and Commandant of the New York Navy Yard. He also became the Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Review Fleet on the Hudson River.
USS Gilliam (APA-57) USS Gilliam (APA-57), named for Gilliam County in Oregon, was the lead ship in the Gilliam class of attack transports serving in the United States Navy during World War II. She was launched 28 March 1944 under a Maritime Commission contract by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Wilmington, California; sponsored by Mrs.
USS Gladwyne (PF-62) USS Gladwyne (PF-62), a Tacoma-class frigate, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Originally named Worcester after Worcester, Massachusetts, the name was changed in order to give the name Worcester to a new light cruiser under construction (USS Worcester (CL-144))
USS Gleaves (DD-423) USS Gleaves (DD-423), the lead ship of the Gleaves-class of destroyers, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Admiral Albert Gleaves, who is credited with improving the accuracy and precision of torpedoes and other naval arms.
USS Glenwood (PC-1140) USS Glenwood (PC-1140) was a PC-553 Class Submarine Chaser for the United States Navy laid down on February 8, 1943 at Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay City, Michigan. She was launched on June 14, 1943, and was commissioned on January 22, 1944 under the command of Lieutenant F.
USS Gloria Dalton (IX-70) USS Gloria Dalton (IX-70), an unclassified miscellaneous vessel, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be given that name. Her keel was laid down in 1925 by Craig Shipbuilding Company, in Long Beach, California.
USS Goldring (SS-360) USS Goldring (SS-360), would have been a Balao-class submarine, the only submarine of the United States Navy to be named for the goldring, an edible fish of the Mississippi River. Her keel was laid down at the Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut, but construction was cancelled on 29 July 1944.
USS Gosselin (APD-126) USS Gosselin (DE-710/APD-126) was a Crosley-class high speed transport of the United States Navy, named after Ensign Edward W. Gosselin (1917–1941), who was killed in action on the battleship Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
USS Grampus Seven ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Grampus, for two members of the dolphin family (Delphinidae): Grampus griseus, also known as Risso's Dolphin, and Orcinus orca, also known as the orca.
USS Grampus (1820) USS Grampus was a schooner in the United States Navy. She was the first ship of the to be named for two members of the dolphin family (Delphinidae): Grampus griseus, also known as Risso's Dolphin, and Orcinus orca, also known as the orca.
USS Grampus (SS-207) USS Grampus (SS-207), a Tambor-class submarine, was the sixth ship of the United States Navy to be named for two members of the dolphin family (Delphinidae): Grampus griseus, also known as Risso's dolphin, and Orcinus orca, also known as the killer whale.
USS Grampus (SS-4) USS Grampus (SS-4), a Plunger-class submarine torpedo boat later named A-3, was the fourth ship of the United States Navy to be named for two members of the dolphin family (Delphinidae): Grampus griseus, also known as Risso's dolphin, and Orcinus orca, also known as the killer whale.
USS Grampus (SS-523) USS Grampus (SS-523), a Tench-class submarine, was the seventh ship of the United States Navy to be named for two members of the dolphin family (Delphinidae): Grampus griseus, also known as Risso's dolphin, and orca, also known as the "Killer Whale." Her keel was laid down on February 8, 1944 at Boston Navy Yard.
USS Granville (APA-171) USS Granville (APA-171) is Haskell class attack transports designed to transport 1,500 troops and their combat equipment, and land them on hostile shores with the ships' integral landing craft. Named for Granville, WV.
USS Grayback (SSG-574) USS Grayback (SS/SSG/APSS/LPSS-574), the lead ship of her class of submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the grayback, a small herring of great commercial importance in the Great Lakes.
USS Grayling (SS-492) USS Grayling (SS-492), a Tench-class submarine, was the fifth ship of the United States Navy to be named for the grayling, a fresh-water game fish closely related to the trout. Her name was assigned on 29 August 1944, but her construction was cancelled 12 August 1945.
USS Grayson (DD-435) USS Grayson (DD-435), a Gleaves-class destroyer, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral Cary Travers Grayson, who served as personal physician and aide to President Woodrow Wilson during World War I. He also served as chairman of the American Red Cross from 1935 until his death 15 February 1938.
USS Greeneville (SSN-772) USS Greeneville (SSN-772), a Los Angeles-class submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Greeneville, Tennessee. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia, on 14 December 1988, and her keel was laid down on 28 February 1992.
USS Greenling (SSN-614) USS Greenling (SSN-614), a Thresher-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the greenling, an elongate, fine-scaled fish found from Kamchatka to California. Her keel was laid down on 15 August 1961 by the Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut.
USS Greenwich Bay (AVP-41) USS Greenwich Bay (AVP-41), a Barnegat-class small seaplane tender, was named for a bay on the Rhode Island coast. She was launched 17 March 1945 by the Lake Washington Shipyard, Haughton, Washington; sponsored by Mrs.
USS Grenadier Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Grenadier, named in honor of the grenadiers, a family (Macrouridae) of soft-finned deep-sea fishes with long, tapering bodies and short, pointed tails, also known as rattails.
USS Grenadier (SS-525) USS Grenadier (SS-525), a Tench-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the grenadier, a soft-finned deep sea fish of the Macrouridae with a long, tapering body and short, pointed tail family, also known as rattails. The contract to build her was awarded to the Boston Naval Shipyard, and her keel was laid down on 8 February 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts.
USS Greyhound (ID-1672) USS Greyhound (IX-106), an unclassified miscellaneous vessel, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the greyhound, a breed of tall, slender, swift hound with a narrow pointed head. Her keel was laid down by the Delaware River Steamboat Company of Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1906.
USS Gridley (DDG-101) The fourth USS Gridley (DDG-101) will be the fifty-first Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. Gridley is named after Captain Charles Gridley, Commander of Admiral George Dewey's flagship Olympia, (Flag Captain) and recipient of Admiral Dewey's famous command, "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley" in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
USS Gridley (DLG-21) USS Gridley (DLG-21), a Leahy-class guided missile frigate, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for Charles Vernon Gridley, who distinguished himself with Admiral David Farragut's force at the Battle of Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864.
USS Groton (SSN-694) USS Groton (SSN-694), a Los Angeles-class submarine, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for Groton, Connecticut. The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 31 January 1971 and her keel was laid down on 3 August 1973.
USS Growler (1812-2) The second USS Growler (1812-2), a 112-ton sloop armed with ten 18-pounders and one six-pounder, was purchased on Lake Champlain in 1812. She cruised under the command of Lieutenant Sidney Smith as part of Commodore Thomas Macdonough's squadron until she was taken by the British near Ile aux Noix, Canada, on 3 June 1813.
USS Growler (SS-215) USS Growler (SS-215) a Gato-class submarine, was the third ship of the United States Navy named for the growler, a large-mouth black bass. Her keel was laid down by the Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut.
USS Grumium (AK-112/AVS-3) The USS Grumium (AK-112/AVS-3) was a Crater-class cargo and aviation supply ship in the service of the United States Navy in World War II. Named after the star Grumium in the constellation Draco, it was the only ship of the Navy to bear this name.
USS Guardfish (SS-217) USS Guardfish (SS-217), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the guardfish, a voracious green and silvery fish with elongated pike-like body and long narrow jaws.
USS Guardfish (SSN-612) USS Guardfish (SSN-612), a Thresher-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the guardfish, a voracious green and silvery fish with elongated pike-like body and long narrow jaws.
USS Guardoqui (IX-218) USS Guardoqui (IX-218), an unclassified miscellaneous vessel, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for USS Gardoqui, a Spanish gunboat captured during the Spanish-American War. Her name was misspelled when she was christened.
USS Guavina (SS-362) USS Guavina (SS/SSO/AGSS/AOSS-362), a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the guavina, a fish which may reach a length of 2 feet indigenous to the West Indies and the Atlantic coasts of Central America and Mexico.
USS Gudgeon (SS-211) USS Gudgeon (SS-211), a Tambor-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the gudgeon, a small slender European freshwater fish often used as bait. Her keel was laid down by the Mare Island Navy Yard.
USS Guinevere (IX-67) USS Guinevere (IX-67), an unclassified miscellaneous vessel, was the second ship of the United States Navy of that name. In both cases the name was given by the ship's former owner, possibly for Queen Guinevere or another woman named for her.
USS Guitarro (SSN-665) USS Guitarro (SSN-665), a Sturgeon-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the guitarro, a ray of the guitarfish family. The contract to build her was awarded to Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 18 December 1964 and her keel was laid down on 9 December 1965.
USS Gunason (DE-795) USS Gunason (DE-795) a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Lieutenant Robert W. Gunason who was killed in action while serving in Astoria, during the Battle of Savo Island.
USS Gunnel (SS-253) USS Gunnel (SS-253) was launched 17 May 1942 by the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut; sponsored by Mrs. Ben Morell, wife of the Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks; and commissioned 20 August 1942, Lt.
USS Gunston Hall Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Gunston Hall, in honor of Gunston Hall, the Mason Neck, Virginia estate of George Mason, one of Virginia's outstanding Revolutionary figures, and "Father of the Bill of Rights".
USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44) USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship of the United States Navy. She was the second Navy ship to be named for Gunston Hall, the Mason Neck, Virginia estate of George Mason, one of Virginia's outstanding Revolutionary figures, and "Father of the Bill of Rights".
USS Gurnard Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Gurnard, named in honor of the gurnard, a trigloid fish having three free pectoral rays, a food fish of the genus Trigla. The striped gurnard inhabits the South Atlantic.
USS Gurnard (SS-254) USS Gurnard (SS-254), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the gurnard, a trigloid fish having three free pectoral rays, a food fish of the genus Trigla. The striped gurnard inhabits the South Atlantic.
USS Gurnard (SSN-662) USS Gurnard (SSN-662), a Sturgeon-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the gurnard, a kind of fish. The contract to build her was awarded to Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 24 October 1963, and her keel was laid down on 22 December 1964.
USS Gwin (DD-433) USS Gwin (DD-433), a Gleaves-class destroyer, was the 3rd ship of the United States Navy to be named for Lieutenant Commander William Gwin, an American Civil War officer who commanded river boats against Confederate forces in Alabama.
USS H-1 (SS-28) USS H-1 (SS-28), the lead ship of the her class of submarine of the United States Navy, was originally named Seawolf, making her the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the seawolf, a solitary fish with strong, prominent teeth and projecting tusks that give it a savage look. Her keel was laid down by the Union Iron Works of San Francisco, California.
USS H-2 (SS-29) USS H-2 (SS-29) was a H-class submarine. She was named Nautilus, making her the third ship and first submarine to bear that popular name derived from a Greek language word meaning "sailor" or "ship.
USS H-3 (SS-30) USS H-3 (SS-30) was a H-class submarine originally named Garfish, the only ship of the United States Navy named for the garfish, a popular target for recreational anglers. Her keel was laid down by the Moran Company of Seattle, Washington.
USS H-4 (SS-147) The Imperial Russian Navy ordered 18 H-class submarines from the Electric Boat Company in 1915. Twelve were delivered, but shipment of the final six was held up pending the outcome of the Russian Revolution of 1917, and the boats were stored in knockdown condition at Vancouver, British Columbia.
USS H-5 (SS-148) The Imperial Russian Navy ordered 18 H-class submarines from the Electric Boat Company in 1915. Twelve were delivered, but shipment of the final six was held up pending the outcome of the Russian Revolution of 1917, and the boats were stored in knockdown condition at Vancouver, British Columbia.
USS H-6 (SS-149) The Imperial Russian Navy ordered 18 H-class submarines from the Electric Boat Company in 1915. Twelve were delivered, but shipment of the final six was held up pending the outcome of the Russian Revolution of 1917, and the boats were stored in knockdown condition at Vancouver, British Columbia.
USS H-7 (SS-150) The Imperial Russian Navy ordered 18 H-class submarines from the Electric Boat Company in 1915. Twelve were delivered, but shipment of the final six was held up pending the outcome of the Russian Revolution of 1917, and the boats were stored in knockdown condition at Vancouver, British Columbia.
USS H-8 (SS-151) The Imperial Russian Navy ordered 18 H-class submarines from the Electric Boat Company in 1915. Twelve were delivered, but shipment of the final six was held up pending the outcome of the Russian Revolution of 1917, and the boats were stored in knockdown condition at Vancouver, British Columbia.
USS H-9 (SS-152) The Imperial Russian Navy ordered 18 H-class submarines from the Electric Boat Company in 1915. Twelve were delivered, but shipment of the final six was held up pending the outcome of the Russian Revolution of 1917, and the boats were stored in knockdown condition at Vancouver, British Columbia.
USS Haddock (SS-231) USS Haddock (SS-231), a Gato-class submarine, was the second submarine of the United States Navy to be named for the haddock, a small edible Atlantic fish, related to the cod. A previous submarine had been named Haddock (SS-32), but was renamed K-1 prior to her launching, so Haddock (SS-231) was the first to actually bear the name.
USS Halibut (SS-232) USS Halibut (SS-232), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the halibut, a large species of flatfish found on both sides of the Atlantic. Her keel was laid down by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
USS Halibut (SSGN-587) USS Halibut (SSGN/SSN-587), a unique guided missile submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the halibut, a large species of flatfish found on both sides of the Atlantic. Her keel was laid down by Mare Island Naval Shipyard of Vallejo, California.
USS Hamilton (DD-141) The first USS Hamilton (DD–141) was a Wickes class destroyer in the United States Navy during the World War I, later reclassified DMS-18 for service in World War II. She was named for Lieutenant Archibald Hamilton.
USS Hammerberg (DE-1015) USS Hammerberg (DE-1015), a Dealey-class destroyer escort, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Navy diver Francis P. Hammerberg (1920–1945), of Flint, Michigan, who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for rescuing two fellow divers from a wreck in Pearl Harbor.
USS Hammerhead (SS-364) USS Hammerhead (SS-364), a Balao-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the hammerhead shark; a shark found in warm seas with a flattened anterior forward of the gill slits, presenting a hammer-like silhouette when viewed from above.
USS Hammerhead (SSN-663) USS Hammerhead (SSN-663), a Sturgeon-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the hammerhead shark, a voracious fish found in warm seas, with a curious hammerlike head. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company on 28 May 1964 and her keel was laid down on 29 November 1965.
USS Hampton (SSN-767) USS Hampton (SSN-767), a Los Angeles-class submarine, was the fourth ship of the United States Navy to bear that name. The earlier Hamptons were given their names for differing reasons; SSN-767 was specificially named for four cities: Hampton, Virginia; Hampton, Iowa; Hampton, South Carolina; and Hampton, New Hampshire.
USS Hanson (DD-832) USS Hanson (DD/DDR-832) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for First Lieutenant Robert M. Hanson (1920–1944), a United States Marine Corps quintuple ace who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.
USS Haraden (DD-183) The first USS Haraden (DD–183) was a Wickes class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was later transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy as HMCS Columbia (I-49), as a Town class destroyer.
USS Harder (SS-257) USS Harder (SS-257), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the harder, a fish of the mullet family found off South Africa. One of the most famous submarines of World War II, she received the Presidential Unit Citation.
USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) is a Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship of the United States Navy. She was named for Harpers Ferry, Virginia (in present-day West Virginia), a significant location during the Civil War.
USS Hart (DD-594) USS Hart (DD-594), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy of that name, in honor of Lieutenant Patrick H. Hart (1912–1942), who posthumously received the Navy Cross for heroism during the Battle of Midway.
USS Hartford (SSN-768) USS Hartford (SSN-768), a Los Angeles-class submarine, is the second ship of the Navy to be named for Hartford, Connecticut. The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 30 June 1988 and her keel was laid down on 22 February 1992.
USS Hartford grounding On 25 October, 2003, the Hartford (SSN-768), a United States Navy nuclear powered Los Angeles-class submarine ran aground while performing routine maneuvers in the harbour of La Maddalena, Sardinia. Approximately 9 million dollars worth of damage were done to the submarine, and it was out of service for seven months.

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