SLOAT DD 316

Ship Name and Designation History

This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.

Clemson Class Destroyer Keel Laid January 18 1919 - Launched May 14 1919 USS SLOAT DD-316 Commissioned December 30 1920 - Decommissioned June 2 1930 Struck from Naval Register January 28 1935 Sunk June 26 1935 as target off San Diego

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1     (1921-28)

 

Postmarks

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Date From to Date To	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

 

Locy Type 3rs (A) "JOIN THE / NAVY"

1927-03-07

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Locy Type 3s (B) "HONOLULU / HAWAII"

1928-05-11

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Other Information

NAMESAKE - John Drake Sloat USN (July 26 1781 - November 28 1867)
Sloat was appointed Midshipman in the United States Navy on February 12 1800. He was sailing master of UNITED STATES under Commodore Decatur and was promoted to Lieutenant for conspicuous gallantry in the capture of HMS MACEDONIAN on October 25 1812. He cruised in GRAMPUS, FRANKLIN, WASHINGTON, and ST. LOUIS, between 1815 and 1831 and commanded the Pacific Squadron between 1844 and 1846, rendering efficient service on the coast of California in the early part of the Mexican War. Under his direction, the American flag was hoisted on July 7 1846 above Monterey, symbolizing the conquest of that part of California by the United States. He subsequently held a number of commands ashore including making the plans for the Mare Island Navy Yard and directing the construction of the Stevens Battery in 1855. He was appointed Rear Admiral on the retired list on July 25 1866 and died at New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y., on November 28 1867

 

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