USS Porter

Last updated October 28, 2021

USS Porter may refer to one of several ships in the United States Navy named in honor of Commodore David Porter, and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter.

USS Porter (TB-6), a torpedo boat, launched in 1896, served during the Spanish–American War, and stricken in 1912
USS Porter (DD-59), a Tucker-class destroyer, commissioned in 1916, served in World War I, decommissioned in 1922, transferred to the United States Coast Guard as CG-7, returned to the Navy and scrapped in 1934
USS Porter (DD-356), the lead ship of her class of destroyers, commissioned in 1936, served in World War II and sunk in battle in October 1942
USS Porter (DD-800), a Fletcher-class destroyer, commissioned in 1944 and decommissioned in 1953
USS Porter (DDG-78), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, commissioned in 1999 and actively serving as of 2021^[update]

Another ship with a similar name:

USS William D. Porter (DD-579)

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