CHASE DD 323
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 Detroyer
- USS CHASE DD-323
Commissioned March 10 1921 - Decommissioned May 15 1930
Stricken August 13 1930
Sold 1931 and broken up for scrap
Keel Laid May 5 1919 - Launched September 2 1919
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Postmarks
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1930-05-02
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Other Information
NAMESAKE - Reuben Chase (June 23 1754 – June 23 1824) was an officer in the Continental Navy.
Chase joined RANGER as a Seaman in 1777 and served during John Paul Jones' daring raid into British waters. Chase was appointed a Midshipman in BONHOMME RICHARD March 18 1779, and took part in the historic victory over HMS SERAPIS September 23 1779
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