Three ships of the
United States Navy have been named USS ''San Juan''. The first retained her mercantile name when acquired by the Navy; the latter two were named for
the capital of
Puerto Rico.
* The first was acquired by the Navy from the San Juan Packing Company of Seattle and used as a
minesweeper and
patrol boat during
World War I.
* The second was an
anti-aircraft cruiser
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that served during
World War II.
* The third was the first of the "improved" s, capable of under-ice operations.
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United States Navy ship names