USS Sharkey (DD-281) [SEP] vessel class
USS Sharkey (DD-281)
USS "Sharkey" (DD-281) was a "Clemson"-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for William J. Sharkey.
History.
"Sharkey" was laid down on 14 April 1919 by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Squantum, Massachusetts; launched on 12 August 1919; sponsored by Mrs. Mary E. Sharkey; and commissioned on 28 November 1919, Commander E. D. Washburn, Jr., in command.
Immediately after commissioning, "Sharkey" was sent to
DD-44), the USS Shaw (DD-68) and the USCGC Mendota (WHEC-69). From 1930 to 1933, Thiele was an instructor at the School of Instruction. Additionally, he was coach of the swimming team. Later, he served aboard the USS Hunt (DD-194).
During World War II, Thiele helped design the Wind-class icebreaker and the USCGC Mackinaw (WAGB-83). He then served as the first Executive Officer of the USCGC Westwind (WAGB-281), one of the ships he helped to design