USS McGowan [SEP] vessel class
USS McGowan
USS "McGowan" (DD-678) was a "Fletcher"-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan (1870–1934).
"McGowan" was laid down 30 June 1943 by the Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Kearny, N.J. launched 14 November 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Rose McG. Cantey, sister of Rear Admiral McGowan, and commissioned 20 December 1943, Commander James B. Weiler in command.
World War II.
Post shakedown training completed in time to participate in the
Free Enterprise"
- ex-
- MV "Janra"
- MV "Repubblica di Genova"
- MSC "Napoli"'s separated stern section
- Barge "Larvik Rock"
- Fishing trawler "Nieuwpoort 28"
- Fishing vessel "Sandy Point"
- MS "Costa Concordia"
- Jackup work barge "Sep Orion"
External links.
- FFPV "Rocknes" salvage
- Pearl Harbor Raid, 7 December 1941 Salvage of USS "Oklahoma", 1942–44
- Salvage