USS Decatur (DD-5) [SEP] vessel class
USS Decatur (DD-5)
The second USS "Decatur" (DD-5) was a in the United States Navy. She was named in honor of Stephen Decatur.
Construction.
"Decatur" was launched on 26 September 1900 by William R. Trigg Company, Richmond, Virginia; sponsored by Miss M. D. Mayo, great-grandniece of Commodore Decatur; and commissioned on 19 May 1902, Lieutenant Lloyd Horwitz Chandler in command.
Pre-World War I.
"Decatur" was designated lead vessel of the 1st
USS Decatur (DD-341)
The third USS "Decatur" (DD-341) was a "Clemson"-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for Stephen Decatur.
History.
The third "Decatur" (DD-341) was launched 29 October 1921 by Mare Island Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. J. S. McKean; and commissioned 9 August 1922, Lieutenant C. K. Osborne in command.
After completing her trials Decatur sailed to San Diego where she was placed out of commission 17 January 1923.