SettingsShips at the Japanese Instrument of Surrender
HMAS Ballarat (J184)
HMAS Ballarat (J184), named for the city of Ballarat, Victoria, was one of 60 Bathurst class corvettes constructed during World War II and one of 20 built for the Admiralty but manned by...
HMAS Ballarat (J184), named for the city of Ballarat, Victoria, was one of 60 Bathurst class corvettes constructed during World War II and one of 20 built for the Admiralty but manned by...
HMAS Bataan (I91)
HMAS Bataan (D9/I91/D191) was a Tribal class destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
HMAS Bataan (D9/I91/D191) was a Tribal class destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
HMAS Cessnock (J175)
HMAS Cessnock, named for the town of Cessnock, New South Wales, was one of 60 Bathurst class corvettes constructed during World War II and one of 20 built for the Admiralty but manned by...
HMAS Cessnock, named for the town of Cessnock, New South Wales, was one of 60 Bathurst class corvettes constructed during World War II and one of 20 built for the Admiralty but manned by...
HMAS Gascoyne (K354)
HMAS Gascoyne (K354/F354/A276) was a River class frigate that served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
HMAS Gascoyne (K354/F354/A276) was a River class frigate that served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
HMAS Hobart (D63)
HMAS Hobart was a modified Leander-class light cruiser which served in the Royal Australian Navy during World War II. Originally constructed for the Royal Navy as HMS Apollo, t...
HMAS Hobart was a modified Leander-class light cruiser which served in the Royal Australian Navy during World War II. Originally constructed for the Royal Navy as HMS Apollo, t...
HMAS Ipswich (J186)
HMAS Ipswich (J186/B244/A118), named for the city of Ipswich, Queensland, was one of 60 Bathurst class corvettes constructed during World War II and one of 20 built on Admiralty order bu...
HMAS Ipswich (J186/B244/A118), named for the city of Ipswich, Queensland, was one of 60 Bathurst class corvettes constructed during World War II and one of 20 built on Admiralty order bu...
HMAS Pirie (J189)
HMAS Pirie (J189/B249/A123), named for the city of Port Pirie, South Australia, was one of 60 Bathurst class corvettes constructed during World War II and one of 20 built on Admiralty or...
HMAS Pirie (J189/B249/A123), named for the city of Port Pirie, South Australia, was one of 60 Bathurst class corvettes constructed during World War II and one of 20 built on Admiralty or...
HMAS Warramunga (I44)
HMAS Warramunga (D10/I44) was a Tribal class destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
HMAS Warramunga (D10/I44) was a Tribal class destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
HMS King George V (41)
HMS King George V was the lead ship of the five British King George V-class battleships of the Royal Navy.
HMS King George V was the lead ship of the five British King George V-class battleships of the Royal Navy.
HMS Quality (G62)
HMAS Quality (G62) (formerly HMS Quality) was a Q class destroyer of the Royal Navy (RN).
HMAS Quality (G62) (formerly HMS Quality) was a Q class destroyer of the Royal Navy (RN).
HMS Ruler (D72)
St. Joseph was a Bogue-class escort aircraft carrier, the first United States Navy ship named for St. Joseph Bay, Florida.
St. Joseph was a Bogue-class escort aircraft carrier, the first United States Navy ship named for St. Joseph Bay, Florida.
HMS Shropshire (73)
HMS Shropshire (pennant numbers 73, 83, then 96) was a Royal Navy (RN) heavy cruiser of the London sub-class of County class cruisers.
HMS Shropshire (pennant numbers 73, 83, then 96) was a Royal Navy (RN) heavy cruiser of the London sub-class of County class cruisers.
HMS Speaker (D90)
HMS Speaker, a Bogue-class escort aircraft carrier, based on a "C3" hull, was originally the USS Delgada which was transferred to the United Kingdom under the Lend-Lease program.
HMS Speaker, a Bogue-class escort aircraft carrier, based on a "C3" hull, was originally the USS Delgada which was transferred to the United Kingdom under the Lend-Lease program.
HMS Whimbrel (U29)
HMS Whimbrel is the last surviving Royal Navy warship present at the Japanese Surrender in World War II. She was a sloop of the Black Swan class, laid down on 31 October 1941 to the pennant ...
HMS Whimbrel is the last surviving Royal Navy warship present at the Japanese Surrender in World War II. She was a sloop of the Black Swan class, laid down on 31 October 1941 to the pennant ...
Japanese Instrument of Surrender
The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was the written agreement that enabled the Surrender of Japan, marking the end of World War II. It was signed by representatives from the Empire of Japan, th...
The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was the written agreement that enabled the Surrender of Japan, marking the end of World War II. It was signed by representatives from the Empire of Japan, th...
USS Aldebaran (AF-10)
USS Aldebaran (AF-10), the lead ship of her class of stores ship is the only ship of the United States Navy to have this name.
USS Aldebaran (AF-10), the lead ship of her class of stores ship is the only ship of the United States Navy to have this name.
USS Ancon (AGC-4)
USS Ancon (ACG-4) was an ocean liner acquired by the United States Navy during World War II and converted to a combined headquarters and communications command ship.
USS Ancon (ACG-4) was an ocean liner acquired by the United States Navy during World War II and converted to a combined headquarters and communications command ship.
USS Barr (DE-576)
USS Barr (DE-576/APD-39), originally a, and later a Charles Lawrence-class of the United States Navy named for Pvt.
USS Barr (DE-576/APD-39), originally a, and later a Charles Lawrence-class of the United States Navy named for Pvt.
USS Bataan (CVL-29)
USS Bataan (CVL-29/AVT-4), originally planned as USS Buffalo (CL-99) and also classified as CV-29, was an 11,000 ton Independence class light aircraft carrier which was c...
USS Bataan (CVL-29/AVT-4), originally planned as USS Buffalo (CL-99) and also classified as CV-29, was an 11,000 ton Independence class light aircraft carrier which was c...
USS Benevolence (AH-13)
USS Benevolence (AH-13) was built as SS Marine Lion in 1944 by Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock co., Chester, Pa., under a Maritime Commission contract.
USS Benevolence (AH-13) was built as SS Marine Lion in 1944 by Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock co., Chester, Pa., under a Maritime Commission contract.
USS Benham (DD-796)
USS Benham, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral Andrew E. K. Benham.
USS Benham, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral Andrew E. K. Benham.
USS Blue (DD-744)
USS Blue, an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was the second United States Navy ship of that name, for Lieutenant Commander John S. Blue.
USS Blue, an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was the second United States Navy ship of that name, for Lieutenant Commander John S. Blue.
USS Bosque (APA-135)
USS Bosque was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Bosque was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Boston (CA-69)
USS Boston (CA-69/CAG-1), a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser, was the sixth ship of the United States Navy to be named for the city of Boston, Massachusetts.
USS Boston (CA-69/CAG-1), a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser, was the sixth ship of the United States Navy to be named for the city of Boston, Massachusetts.
USS Botetourt (APA-136)
USS Botetourt was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II and saw further service during the Korean War.
USS Botetourt was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II and saw further service during the Korean War.
USS Buchanan (DD-484)
USS Buchanan (DD-484), a Gleaves-class destroyer, was the 2nd ship of the United States Navy to be named for Franklin Buchanan, who was an officer in the U.S. Navy who became an admiral ...
USS Buchanan (DD-484), a Gleaves-class destroyer, was the 2nd ship of the United States Navy to be named for Franklin Buchanan, who was an officer in the U.S. Navy who became an admiral ...
USS Burke (DE-215)
USS Burke (DE-215/APD-65), a of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Lieutenant Commander John E. Burke (1905-1942), who was killed in action, aboard the battleship during the Nav...
USS Burke (DE-215/APD-65), a of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Lieutenant Commander John E. Burke (1905-1942), who was killed in action, aboard the battleship during the Nav...
USS Caperton (DD-650)
USS Caperton (DD-650) was a of the United States Navy, named for Admiral William B. Caperton (1850–1941).
USS Caperton (DD-650) was a of the United States Navy, named for Admiral William B. Caperton (1850–1941).
USS Cavalla (SS-244)
USS Cavalla, a Gato-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the cavalla, a salt water fish of the pompano family inhabiting waters off the eastern coast of the Am...
USS Cavalla, a Gato-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the cavalla, a salt water fish of the pompano family inhabiting waters off the eastern coast of the Am...
USS Charles F. Hughes (DD-428)
USS Charles F. Hughes (DD-428) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Charles Frederick Hughes.
USS Charles F. Hughes (DD-428) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Charles Frederick Hughes.
USS Chatterer (AMS-40)
USS Chatterer (AMS-40/YMS-415) was a acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Chatterer (AMS-40/YMS-415) was a acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Chicago (CA-136)
USS Chicago (CA-136) was a Baltimore class heavy cruiser laid down on 28 July 1943 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, by the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
USS Chicago (CA-136) was a Baltimore class heavy cruiser laid down on 28 July 1943 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, by the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
USS Clarence K. Bronson (DD-668)
USS Clarence K. Bronson (DD-668) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for naval aviator Lieutenant (junior grade) Clarence K. Bronson (1888–1916).
USS Clarence K. Bronson (DD-668) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for naval aviator Lieutenant (junior grade) Clarence K. Bronson (1888–1916).
USS Clearfield (APA-142)
USS Clearfield (APA-142) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Clearfield (APA-142) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Cogswell (DD-651)
USS Cogswell (DD-651) was a in the United States Navy, serving in World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War.
USS Cogswell (DD-651) was a in the United States Navy, serving in World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War.
USS Colahan (DD-658)
USS Colahan (DD-658) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Commander Charles E. Colahan (1849–1904).
USS Colahan (DD-658) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Commander Charles E. Colahan (1849–1904).
USS Colorado (BB-45)
USS Colorado (BB-45), the third ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 38th state, was the lead ship of her class of battleships.
USS Colorado (BB-45), the third ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 38th state, was the lead ship of her class of battleships.
USS Cotten (DD-669)
USS Cotten (DD-669) was a of the United States Navy, named for Captain Lyman A. Cotten (1874–1926).
USS Cotten (DD-669) was a of the United States Navy, named for Captain Lyman A. Cotten (1874–1926).
USS Cowpens (CVL-25)
USS Cowpens (CV-25/CVL-25/AVT-1), nicknamed The Mighty Moo, was an 11,000-ton that served the United States Navy from 1943 to 1947.
USS Cowpens (CV-25/CVL-25/AVT-1), nicknamed The Mighty Moo, was an 11,000-ton that served the United States Navy from 1943 to 1947.
USS Cushing (DD-797)
USS Cushing (DD-797) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, the fourth Navy ship named for Commander William B. Cushing (1842–1874), who distinguished himself du...
USS Cushing (DD-797) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, the fourth Navy ship named for Commander William B. Cushing (1842–1874), who distinguished himself du...
USS Darke (APA-159)
USS Darke (APA-159) was a built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Darke (APA-159) was a built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS De Haven (DD-727)
USS De Haven, an, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Lieutenant Edwin J. De Haven.
USS De Haven, an, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Lieutenant Edwin J. De Haven.
USS Deuel (APA-160)
USS Deuel (APA-160) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Deuel (APA-160) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Dickens (APA-161)
USS Dickens (APA-161) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Dickens (APA-161) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Dortch (DD-670)
USS Dortch (DD-670) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, the only Navy ship named for Isaac Foote Dortch, who was awarded the Navy Cross.
USS Dortch (DD-670) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, the only Navy ship named for Isaac Foote Dortch, who was awarded the Navy Cross.
USS Ellyson (DD-454)
USS Ellyson (DD-454/DMS-19), a, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Theodore Gordon Ellyson, a submariner who became the first officer of the U.S. Navy to be designate...
USS Ellyson (DD-454/DMS-19), a, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Theodore Gordon Ellyson, a submariner who became the first officer of the U.S. Navy to be designate...
USS Fairview (EPCE(R)-850)
USS Fairview (EPCER-850) was a United States Navy PCE(R)-848-class Patrol Craft Escort (Rescue), in commission from April 1944 to May 1968.
USS Fairview (EPCER-850) was a United States Navy PCE(R)-848-class Patrol Craft Escort (Rescue), in commission from April 1944 to May 1968.
USS Fitch (DD-462)
USS Fitch (DD-462/DMS-25), a Gleaves-class destroyer, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Commander LeRoy Fitch, an officer during the American Civil War.
USS Fitch (DD-462/DMS-25), a Gleaves-class destroyer, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Commander LeRoy Fitch, an officer during the American Civil War.
USS Frank Knox (DD-742)
USS Frank Knox was a Gearing-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named after Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox.
USS Frank Knox was a Gearing-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named after Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox.
USS Gatling (DD-671)
USS Gatling (DD-671) was a of the United States Navy, named for Dr. Richard Jordan Gatling, the inventor of the Gatling gun.
USS Gatling (DD-671) was a of the United States Navy, named for Dr. Richard Jordan Gatling, the inventor of the Gatling gun.
USS Gato (SS-212)
USS Gato (SS-212) was the lead ship of her class of submarine in the United States Navy.
USS Gato (SS-212) was the lead ship of her class of submarine in the United States Navy.
USS General S. D. Sturgis (AP-137)
USS General S. D. Sturgis (AP-137) was a for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U.S. Army general Samuel Davis Sturgis.
USS General S. D. Sturgis (AP-137) was a for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U.S. Army general Samuel Davis Sturgis.
USS Gherardi (DD-637)
USS Gherardi (DD-637) (later DMS-30), a Gleaves-class destroyer, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi.
USS Gherardi (DD-637) (later DMS-30), a Gleaves-class destroyer, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi.
USS Gosselin (APD-126)
USS Gosselin (DE-710/APD-126) was a of the United States Navy, named after Ensign Edward W. Gosselin (1917-1941), who was killed in action on the battleship during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
USS Gosselin (DE-710/APD-126) was a of the United States Navy, named after Ensign Edward W. Gosselin (1917-1941), who was killed in action on the battleship during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
USS Hake (SS-256)
USS Hake (SS/AGSS-256), a, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the hake, a kind of fish.
USS Hake (SS/AGSS-256), a, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the hake, a kind of fish.
USS Halsey Powell (DD-686)
USS Halsey Powell, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy to be named for Captain Halsey Powell,, who served during World War I.
USS Halsey Powell, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy to be named for Captain Halsey Powell,, who served during World War I.
USS Hambleton (DD-455)
USS Hambleton was a of the United States Navy, named for Purser Samuel Hambleton.
USS Hambleton was a of the United States Navy, named for Purser Samuel Hambleton.
USS Hawk (AMS-17)
USS Hawk (MSC(O)-17/AMS-17/YMS-362) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II.
USS Hawk (MSC(O)-17/AMS-17/YMS-362) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II.
USS Healy (DD-672)
USS Healy (DD-672) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Commander Howard R. Healy (1899–1942) who had distinguished himself on board during the Battle of ...
USS Healy (DD-672) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Commander Howard R. Healy (1899–1942) who had distinguished himself on board during the Battle of ...
USS Highlands (APA-119)
USS Highlands (APA-119) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Highlands (APA-119) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Hilary P. Jones (DD-427)
USS Hilary P. Jones (DD-427) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Admiral Hilary P. Jones.
USS Hilary P. Jones (DD-427) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Admiral Hilary P. Jones.
USS Hopkins (DD-249)
USS Hopkins (DD-249/DMS-13) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the third ship named USS Hopkins and the second named for Esek Hopkins.
USS Hopkins (DD-249/DMS-13) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the third ship named USS Hopkins and the second named for Esek Hopkins.
USS Horace A. Bass (APD-124)
USS Horace A. Bass was a United States Navy high-speed transport in commission from 1944 to 1969.
USS Horace A. Bass was a United States Navy high-speed transport in commission from 1944 to 1969.
USS Hornbill (AMS-19)
USS Hornbill (YMS-371/AMS-19/MSC(O)-19) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II.
USS Hornbill (YMS-371/AMS-19/MSC(O)-19) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II.
USS Idaho (BB-42)
USS Idaho, a, was the fourth ship of the United States Navy to be named for the 43rd state.
USS Idaho, a, was the fourth ship of the United States Navy to be named for the 43rd state.
USS Iowa (BB-61)
USS Iowa (BB-61) was the lead ship of her class of battleship and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named in honor of the 29th state.
USS Iowa (BB-61) was the lead ship of her class of battleship and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named in honor of the 29th state.
USS Jeffers (DD-621)
USS Jeffers (DD-621) (later DMS-27), a, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Commodore William N. Jeffers.
USS Jeffers (DD-621) (later DMS-27), a, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Commodore William N. Jeffers.
USS Jennings County (LST-846)
USS Jennings County (LST-846) was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Jennings County, Indiana, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.
USS Jennings County (LST-846) was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Jennings County, Indiana, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.
USS John Q. Roberts (APD-94)
USS John Q. Roberts (APD-94), ex-DE-235, was a United States Navy high-speed transport in commission from 1945 to 1946.
USS John Q. Roberts (APD-94), ex-DE-235, was a United States Navy high-speed transport in commission from 1945 to 1946.
USS Kalk (DD-611)
USS Kalk (DD-611) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the second ship named for Lieutenant Stanton Frederick Kalk.
USS Kalk (DD-611) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the second ship named for Lieutenant Stanton Frederick Kalk.
USS Knapp (DD-653)
USS Knapp, a, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Harry Shepard Knapp.
USS Knapp, a, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Harry Shepard Knapp.
USS Lansdowne (DD-486)
USS Lansdowne (DD-486), a, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Lieutenant Commander Zachary Lansdowne.
USS Lansdowne (DD-486), a, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Lieutenant Commander Zachary Lansdowne.
USS Lapwing (AMS-48)
USS Lapwing (MSC(O)-48/AMS-48/YMS-268) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was named after the lapwing (Vanellus vanellus).
USS Lapwing (MSC(O)-48/AMS-48/YMS-268) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was named after the lapwing (Vanellus vanellus).
USS Lardner (DD-487)
USS Lardner, a, was the 2nd ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral James L. Lardner, who was an officer in the Navy during the American Civil War.
USS Lardner, a, was the 2nd ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral James L. Lardner, who was an officer in the Navy during the American Civil War.
USS Lavaca (APA-180)
USS Lavaca (APA-180) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Lavaca (APA-180) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Lenawee (APA-195)
USS Lenawee (APA-195) was a built and used by the US Navy in World War II and saw further service during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
USS Lenawee (APA-195) was a built and used by the US Navy in World War II and saw further service during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
USS LST-846
USS Jennings County (LST-846) was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Jennings County, Indiana, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.
USS Jennings County (LST-846) was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Jennings County, Indiana, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.
USS Macomb (DD-458)
USS Macomb was a Gleaves-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Commodore William H. Macomb and Rear Admiral David B. Macomb.
USS Macomb was a Gleaves-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Commodore William H. Macomb and Rear Admiral David B. Macomb.
USS Madison (DD-425)
USS Madison was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She the third Navy ship of that name, and the first named for Commander James J. Madison, who was ...
USS Madison was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She the third Navy ship of that name, and the first named for Commander James J. Madison, who was ...
USS Major (DE-796)
USS Major (DE-796) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during the latter part of World War II. She served as an escort vessel, protecting Allied ships, both i...
USS Major (DE-796) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during the latter part of World War II. She served as an escort vessel, protecting Allied ships, both i...
USS Mayo (DD-422)
USS Mayo (DD-422) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Admiral Henry Thomas Mayo.
USS Mayo (DD-422) was a Benson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Admiral Henry Thomas Mayo.
USS Medea (AKA-31)
USS Medea (AKA-31) was an named after the minor planet 212 Medea, which in turn was named for a mythical enchantress who helped Jason win the Golden Fleece.
USS Medea (AKA-31) was an named after the minor planet 212 Medea, which in turn was named for a mythical enchantress who helped Jason win the Golden Fleece.
USS Mellette (APA-156)
USS Mellette (APA-156) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Mellette (APA-156) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Mississippi (BB-41)
USS Mississippi (BB-41/AG-128), a, was the third ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 20th state, and the second battleship to carry the name.
USS Mississippi (BB-41/AG-128), a, was the third ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 20th state, and the second battleship to carry the name.
USS Missoula (APA-211)
USS Missoula (APA-211) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Missoula (APA-211) was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Missouri (BB-63)
USS Missouri (BB-63) ("Mighty Mo" or "Big Mo") is a United States Navy Iowa-class battleship, and was the third ship of the U.S. Navy to be named in honor of the US state of ...
USS Missouri (BB-63) ("Mighty Mo" or "Big Mo") is a United States Navy Iowa-class battleship, and was the third ship of the U.S. Navy to be named in honor of the US state of ...
USS Mount Olympus (AGC-8)
USS Mount Olympus was a Mount McKinley-class amphibious force command ship, named after the highest peak in the Olympic Mountains of Washington.
USS Mount Olympus was a Mount McKinley-class amphibious force command ship, named after the highest peak in the Olympic Mountains of Washington.
USS Neches (AO-47)
USS Neches (AO-47) was a in the United States Navy during World War II and the Vietnam War.
USS Neches (AO-47) was a in the United States Navy during World War II and the Vietnam War.
USS New Mexico (BB-40)
USS New Mexico (BB-40) was a battleship in service with the United States Navy from 1918 to 1946.
USS New Mexico (BB-40) was a battleship in service with the United States Navy from 1918 to 1946.
USS Nicholas (DD-449)
USS Nicholas (DD/DDE-449) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, which served through most of World War II, and for 27 years and two more wars after.
USS Nicholas (DD/DDE-449) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, which served through most of World War II, and for 27 years and two more wars after.
USS Niobrara (AO-72)
USS Niobrara (AO-72) was a constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. She was the only U.S. Navy ship named for the Niobrara River in Nebraska.
USS Niobrara (AO-72) was a constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. She was the only U.S. Navy ship named for the Niobrara River in Nebraska.
USS Oakland (CL-95)
USS Oakland, was a modified Atlanta-class light cruiser, the first of a group of four sometimes referred to as the "Oakland class".
USS Oakland, was a modified Atlanta-class light cruiser, the first of a group of four sometimes referred to as the "Oakland class".
USS Pasadena (CL-65)
USS Pasadena (CL–65), a Cleveland-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, the second vessel to carry the name.
USS Pasadena (CL–65), a Cleveland-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, the second vessel to carry the name.
USS Pelican (AMS-32)
USS Pelican (MSC(O)-32/AMS-32/YMS-441) was a acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Pelican (MSC(O)-32/AMS-32/YMS-441) was a acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Pheasant (AM-61)
USS Pheasant (AM-61/MSF-61) was an named after the Pheasant, a large game bird found in the United States and other countries.
USS Pheasant (AM-61/MSF-61) was an named after the Pheasant, a large game bird found in the United States and other countries.
USS Piedmont (AD-17)
USS Piedmont (AD–17) was a Dixie class destroyer tender built during World War II for the U.S. Navy.
USS Piedmont (AD–17) was a Dixie class destroyer tender built during World War II for the U.S. Navy.
USS Pilotfish (SS-386)
USS Pilotfish (SS-386), a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the pilot fish, a carangoid fish, often seen in warm latitudes in company with sharks.
USS Pilotfish (SS-386), a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the pilot fish, a carangoid fish, often seen in warm latitudes in company with sharks.
USS Plumas County (LST-1083)
USS Plumas County was an LST-542-class tank landing ship in the United States Navy.
USS Plumas County was an LST-542-class tank landing ship in the United States Navy.
USS Pochard (AM-375)
USS Pochard (AM-375) was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Pochard (AM-375) was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Razorback (SS-394)
USS Razorback (SS-394), a Balao-class submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the razorback, a species of whale (Balaenoptera physalus) found in the fa...
USS Razorback (SS-394), a Balao-class submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the razorback, a species of whale (Balaenoptera physalus) found in the fa...
USS Reeves (DE-156)
USS Reeves (DE-156/APD-52) was a of the United States Navy, named in honor of Warrant Officer Thomas J. Reeves (1895–1941), who was killed in action, while serving aboard the battlesh...
USS Reeves (DE-156/APD-52) was a of the United States Navy, named in honor of Warrant Officer Thomas J. Reeves (1895–1941), who was killed in action, while serving aboard the battlesh...
USS Revenge (AM-110)
USS Revenge (AM-110) was a World War II-era in the service of the United States Navy.
USS Revenge (AM-110) was a World War II-era in the service of the United States Navy.
USS Robert K. Huntington (DD-781)
USS Robert K. Huntington (DD-781), an, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Robert Kingsbury Huntington, a naval aviator and member of Torpedo Squadron 8.
USS Robert K. Huntington (DD-781), an, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Robert Kingsbury Huntington, a naval aviator and member of Torpedo Squadron 8.
USS Runner (SS-476)
USS Runner (SS/AGSS-476), a Tench-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the runner, an amberfish inhabiting subtropical waters.
USS Runner (SS/AGSS-476), a Tench-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the runner, an amberfish inhabiting subtropical waters.
USS Rutland (APA-192)
USS Rutland was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Rutland was a Haskell-class attack transport built and used by the US Navy in World War II. She was a Victory ship design, VC2-S-AP5.
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)
USS Saint Paul (CA-73), a Baltimore-class cruiser, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for St. Paul, Minnesota.
USS Saint Paul (CA-73), a Baltimore-class cruiser, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for St. Paul, Minnesota.
USS Salamaua (CVE-96)
USS Salamaua was an Casablanca class escort carrier of the United States Navy.
USS Salamaua was an Casablanca class escort carrier of the United States Navy.
USS San Diego (CL-53)
The second USS San Diego was an Atlanta-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned just after the US entry into World War II, and active throughout the Pacific theater.
The second USS San Diego was an Atlanta-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned just after the US entry into World War II, and active throughout the Pacific theater.
USS San Juan (CL-54)
The second US Navy ship to be named for the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, USS San Juan (CL-54), an Atlanta-class light cruiser of the United States Navy of World War II. She was laid do...
The second US Navy ship to be named for the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, USS San Juan (CL-54), an Atlanta-class light cruiser of the United States Navy of World War II. She was laid do...
USS Sea Cat (SS-399)
USS Sea Cat (SS/AGSS-399), a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for a shortened form of sea catfish, a marine fish of little food value found off the south...
USS Sea Cat (SS/AGSS-399), a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for a shortened form of sea catfish, a marine fish of little food value found off the south...
USS Segundo (SS-398)
USS Segundo, a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the segundo, a cavalla fish of Caribbean waters.
USS Segundo, a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the segundo, a cavalla fish of Caribbean waters.
USS Sherburne (APA-205)
USS Sherburne (APA-205) was a of the United States Navy, built and used during World War II. She was of the VC2-S-AP5 Victory ship design type.
USS Sherburne (APA-205) was a of the United States Navy, built and used during World War II. She was of the VC2-S-AP5 Victory ship design type.
USS Sims (DE-154)
USS Sims (DE-154/APD-50), a of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Admiral William Sowden Sims (1858–1936), who pushed for modernization of the navy.
USS Sims (DE-154/APD-50), a of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Admiral William Sowden Sims (1858–1936), who pushed for modernization of the navy.
USS Sirona (AKA-43)
USS Sirona (AKA-43) was an named after the asteroid 116 Sirona, which in turn is named after the Celtic goddess Sirona.
USS Sirona (AKA-43) was an named after the asteroid 116 Sirona, which in turn is named after the Celtic goddess Sirona.
USS South Dakota (BB-57)
USS South Dakota (BB-57) was a battleship in the United States Navy from 1942 until 1947.
USS South Dakota (BB-57) was a battleship in the United States Navy from 1942 until 1947.
USS Southerland (DD-743)
USS Southerland (DD-743), a, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for William Henry Hudson Southerland, an admiral.
USS Southerland (DD-743), a, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for William Henry Hudson Southerland, an admiral.
USS Springfield (CL-66)
USS Springfield was one of 27 Cleveland-class light cruisers built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was the third US Navy ship to be named after Springfield, Illinois.
USS Springfield was one of 27 Cleveland-class light cruisers built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was the third US Navy ship to be named after Springfield, Illinois.
USS St. Mary's (APA-126)
USS St. Mary's (APA-126) was a Haskell-class attack transport of the US Navy.
USS St. Mary's (APA-126) was a Haskell-class attack transport of the US Navy.
USS Stockham (DD-683)
USS Stockham (DD-683), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Gy.Sgt.
USS Stockham (DD-683), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Gy.Sgt.
USS Suisun (AVP-53)
USS Suisun (AVP-53) was a United States Navy Barnegat-class small seaplane tender in commission from 1944 to 1955.
USS Suisun (AVP-53) was a United States Navy Barnegat-class small seaplane tender in commission from 1944 to 1955.
USS Swallow (AMS-36)
USS Swallow (MSC(O)-36/AMS-36/YMS-461) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was originally laid down as PCS-1416, and, when renamed later in her career,...
USS Swallow (MSC(O)-36/AMS-36/YMS-461) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was originally laid down as PCS-1416, and, when renamed later in her career,...
USS Talladega (APA-208)
USS Talladega (APA/LPA-208) was a Haskell-class attack transport ship of the United States Navy.
USS Talladega (APA/LPA-208) was a Haskell-class attack transport ship of the United States Navy.
USS Tanner (AGS-15)
USS Tanner (AGS-15) was originally built as the USS Pamina (AKA-34), an named after the minor planet 539 Pamina, which in turn was named after a character in Mozart's opera The ...
USS Tanner (AGS-15) was originally built as the USS Pamina (AKA-34), an named after the minor planet 539 Pamina, which in turn was named after a character in Mozart's opera The ...
USS Taylor (DD-468)
USS Taylor (DD/DDE-468) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Rear Admiral William Rogers Taylor (1811–1889).
USS Taylor (DD/DDE-468) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Rear Admiral William Rogers Taylor (1811–1889).
USS Teton (AGC-14)
USS Teton (AGC-14) was a Mount McKinley-class amphibious force command ship in the United States Navy.
USS Teton (AGC-14) was a Mount McKinley-class amphibious force command ship in the United States Navy.
USS Tigrone (SS-419)
USS Tigrone (SS/SSR-419), a Tench-class submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the tigrone, a tiger shark found in tropical waters.
USS Tigrone (SS/SSR-419), a Tench-class submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the tigrone, a tiger shark found in tropical waters.
USS Todd (AKA-71)
USS Todd (AKA-71) was a of the United States Navy named after counties in Kentucky, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
USS Todd (AKA-71) was a of the United States Navy named after counties in Kentucky, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
USS Token (AM-126)
USS Token (AM-126) was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Token (AM-126) was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Tolland (AKA-64)
USS Tolland (AKA-64) was the lead ship of her class of attack cargo ships of the United States Navy.
USS Tolland (AKA-64) was the lead ship of her class of attack cargo ships of the United States Navy.
USS Tumult (AM-127)
USS Tumult (AM-127) was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Tumult (AM-127) was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Twining (DD-540)
USS Twining (DD-540), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral Nathan C. Twining (1869–1924).
USS Twining (DD-540), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral Nathan C. Twining (1869–1924).
USS Uhlmann (DD-687)
USS Uhlmann was a World War II-era Fletcher-class destroyer in the service of the United States Navy, named after Ensign Robert W. Uhlmann.
USS Uhlmann was a World War II-era Fletcher-class destroyer in the service of the United States Navy, named after Ensign Robert W. Uhlmann.
USS Wadleigh (DD-689)
USS Wadleigh (DD-689) was a of the United States Navy, named for Rear Admiral George H. Wadleigh (1842–1927).
USS Wadleigh (DD-689) was a of the United States Navy, named for Rear Admiral George H. Wadleigh (1842–1927).
USS Wallace L. Lind (DD-703)
USS Wallace L. Lind, an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was named for Captain Wallace L. Lind, who was awarded the Navy Cross during World War I.
USS Wallace L. Lind, an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was named for Captain Wallace L. Lind, who was awarded the Navy Cross during World War I.
USS Wedderburn (DD-684)
USS Wedderburn, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for lieutenant Charles F. Wedderburn, a destroyerman who was killed during World War I.
USS Wedderburn, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for lieutenant Charles F. Wedderburn, a destroyerman who was killed during World War I.
USS West Virginia (BB-48)
USS West Virginia (BB-48), a, was the second ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 35th state.
USS West Virginia (BB-48), a, was the second ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 35th state.
USS Wilkes-Barre (CL-103)
USS Wilkes-Barre was a Cleveland-class light cruiser of the United States Navy that served during the last year of World War II. She was named after the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
USS Wilkes-Barre was a Cleveland-class light cruiser of the United States Navy that served during the last year of World War II. She was named after the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
USS William J. Pattison (APD-104)
USS William J. Pattison (APD-104), ex-DE-594, was a United States Navy high-speed transport in commission from 1945 to 1946.
USS William J. Pattison (APD-104), ex-DE-594, was a United States Navy high-speed transport in commission from 1945 to 1946.
USS Wren (DD-568)
USS Wren (DD-568) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Sergeant Solomon Wren, USMC, who took part in Lieutenant Stephen Decatur's raid into Tripoli harbor ...
USS Wren (DD-568) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Sergeant Solomon Wren, USMC, who took part in Lieutenant Stephen Decatur's raid into Tripoli harbor ...
USS Yancey (AKA-93)
USS Yancey (AKA-93/LKA-93) was an built by the Moore Dry Dock Company of Oakland, California for the United States Navy during World War II. The ship was named in honor of Yancey County, No...
USS Yancey (AKA-93/LKA-93) was an built by the Moore Dry Dock Company of Oakland, California for the United States Navy during World War II. The ship was named in honor of Yancey County, No...
USS Yarnall (DD-541)
USS Yarnall (DD-541), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Lieutenant John Yarnall (1786–1815).
USS Yarnall (DD-541), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Lieutenant John Yarnall (1786–1815).
USS YMS-268
USS Lapwing (MSC(O)-48/AMS-48/YMS-268) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was named after the lapwing (Vanellus vanellus).
USS Lapwing (MSC(O)-48/AMS-48/YMS-268) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was named after the lapwing (Vanellus vanellus).
USS YMS-362
USS Hawk (MSC(O)-17/AMS-17/YMS-362) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II.
USS Hawk (MSC(O)-17/AMS-17/YMS-362) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II.
USS YMS-371
USS Hornbill (YMS-371/AMS-19/MSC(O)-19) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II.
USS Hornbill (YMS-371/AMS-19/MSC(O)-19) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II.
USS YMS-415
USS Chatterer (AMS-40/YMS-415) was a acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Chatterer (AMS-40/YMS-415) was a acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS YMS-441
USS Pelican (MSC(O)-32/AMS-32/YMS-441) was a acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS Pelican (MSC(O)-32/AMS-32/YMS-441) was a acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent ships from passing.
USS YMS-461
USS Swallow (MSC(O)-36/AMS-36/YMS-461) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was originally laid down as PCS-1416, and, when renamed later in her career,...
USS Swallow (MSC(O)-36/AMS-36/YMS-461) was a built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was originally laid down as PCS-1416, and, when renamed later in her career,...