USS Fanning (DD-37) [SEP] vessel class
USS Fanning (DD-37)
The first USS "Fanning" (DD-37) was a modified in the United States Navy during World War I and later in the United States Coast Guard, designated as CG-11. Her namesake was Nathaniel Fanning.
"Fanning" was launched on 11 January 1912 by Newport News Shipbuilding Company, Newport News, Virginia; sponsored by Mrs. Kenneth McAlpine; and commissioned on 21 June 1912, Lieutenant W. N. Jeffers in command. She was classified DD-37 on 17 July 1920.
Pre-World
USS Fanning (DD-385)
USS "Fanning" (DD-385) was a "Mahan"-class destroyer, in the United States Navy named for Nathaniel Fanning. Her first action was during World War II, immediately following the 7 December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. "Fanning" continued to serve in the Pacific Theatre throughout the war, and was decommissioned 14 December 1945. She was one of the last "Mahan"-class destroyers. "Fanning" and USS "Dunlap" were built from the same basic "Mahan" design but slightly