USS Farenholt (DD-332) [SEP] vessel class
USS Farenholt (DD-332)
The first USS "Farenholt" (DD-332) was a "Clemson"-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for Oscar Farenholt.
History.
"Farenholt" was laid down on 13 September 1920 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California. She was launched on 9 March 1921, sponsored by Mrs. Richard H. Fairweather, and commissioned on 10 May 1921 with Commander N. W. Post in command.
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USS Farenholt (DD-491)
USS "Farenholt" (DD-491) was a "Benson"-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the second ship named for Admiral Oscar Farenholt.
"Farenholt" was launched 19 November 1941 by Bethlehem Steel Company, Staten Island, New York; sponsored by Miss N. L. Garland, great-grandniece of Admiral Farenholt; and commissioned 2 April 1942, Lieutenant Commander E. T. Seaward in command.
Service history.
"Farenholt" sailed from San Diego,