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USS Woodworth
USS ''Woodworth'' (DD-460) was a in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Commander Selim E. Woodworth. ''Woodworth'' was laid down on 30 April 1941 at San Francisco, California, by the Bethlehem Steel Company; launched on 29 November 1941; sponsored by Mrs. Selim E. Woodworth, niece and daughter-in-law of Commander Woodworth; and commissioned on 30 April 1942. Service history World War II After four months spent in fitting out and shakedown, ''Woodworth'' spent the remainder of 1942 performing escort duty in the Southwest Pacific area. She stopped at many ports between Australia and Guadalcanal. ''Woodworth'' was attached to Task Force (TF) 65 in January 1943, conducting patrols and exercises at the western entrance to Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides. On 2 February, ''Woodworth'' passed to the control of Vice Admiral Richard P. Leary who commanded TF 69 from his flagship, . Two days later, that formation was merged with TF 18 consisting of the cruis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Woodworth (DD-460) In 1944
USS ''Woodworth'' (DD-460) was a in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Commander Selim E. Woodworth. ''Woodworth'' was laid down on 30 April 1941 at San Francisco, California, by the Bethlehem Steel Company; launched on 29 November 1941; sponsored by Mrs. Selim E. Woodworth, niece and daughter-in-law of Commander Woodworth; and commissioned on 30 April 1942. Service history World War II After four months spent in fitting out and shakedown, ''Woodworth'' spent the remainder of 1942 performing escort duty in the Southwest Pacific area. She stopped at many ports between Australia and Guadalcanal. ''Woodworth'' was attached to Task Force (TF) 65 in January 1943, conducting patrols and exercises at the western entrance to Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides. On 2 February, ''Woodworth'' passed to the control of Vice Admiral Richard P. Leary who commanded TF 69 from his flagship, . Two days later, that formation was merged with TF 18 consisting of the cruis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |