USS Luce (DD-99) [SEP] vessel class
USS Luce (DD-99)
The first USS "Luce" (DD-99) was a in the United States Navy during World War I and the years following. She was named in honor of Stephen B. Luce.
History.
"Luce" was laid down by Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation at Quincy, Massachusetts on 9 February 1918. The ship was launched on 29 June 1918, sponsored by Mrs. Boutelle Noyes, daughter of Rear Admiral Luce. The destroyer was commissioned on 11 September 1918, Lieutenant Commander R. C. Parker
1922 (List)
- Status: Sold for scrap 18 April 1939
- Operations: World War I escort, conversion to a destroyer minelayer
Ships in class USS "Luce".
- Designation: Destroyer No. 99, DD-99, DM-4
- Builders: (Fore River Shipbuilding in Quincy, Massachusetts)
- Laid down: 9 February 1918
- Launched: 29 June 1918 (List)
- Operator:
- Commissioned: 11 September 1918 (List)
- Decommissioned: 31 January 1931