USS Maury (DD-100) [SEP] vessel class
USS Maury (DD-100)
The first USS "Maury" (DD-100) was a in the United States Navy during World War I and the years following. She was named in honor of Matthew Fontaine Maury.
History.
"Maury" was laid down on 4 May 1918 by Fore River Shipbuilding Company, Quincy, Massachusetts. The ship was launched on 4 July 1918, sponsored by Miss Anna Hamlin. The destroyer was commissioned on 23 September 1918, Lieutenant Commander John H. Newton in command.
"Maury
(List)
- Status: Sold for scrap 13 November 1936
- Operations: World War I Mediterranean escort, Food Commission patrol, conversion to a destroyer minelayer, Canal Zone Control Force
Ships in class USS "Maury".
- Designation: Destroyer No. 100, DD-100, DM-5
- Builders: (Fore River Shipbuilding in Quincy, Massachusetts)
- Laid down: 4 May 1918
- Launched: 4 July 1918 (List)
- Operator:
- Commissioned: 23 September 1918 (