USS Knapp

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USS Knapp (DD-653), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Harry Shepard Knapp a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy and Military Governor of Santo Domingo. Her keel was laid down on 8 March 1943 by Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. She was launched on 10 July 1943, sponsored by Margaret L. and Mary C. Knapp and commissioned on 16 September 1943.

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DD-653; DD-653
length 114.8 metre, speed 35 knot, 
museum shipdestroyerpreserved watercraftFletcher-class destroyerBath Iron WorksUnited States Navy

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Location: 46.1899, -123.823, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
1943-03-08T00:00:00Z
1943-03-08T00:00:00Z
keel laying
1943-07-10T00:00:00Z
1943-07-10T00:00:00Z
ship launching
1957-03-04T00:00:00Z
1957-03-04T00:00:00Z
ship decommissioning
1943-09-16T00:00:00Z
1943-09-16T00:00:00Z
ship commissioning
1942-06-21T00:00:00Z
1942-06-21T00:00:00Z
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USS Knapp (DD-653) underway at sea on 15 May 1955 (80-G-668342)USS Knapp (DD-653) underway at sea on 15 May 1955 (80-G-668342)
USS Knapp (DD-653), San DiegoUSS Knapp (DD-653), San Diego
USS Grosbeak (AMS-14), possibly at Norfolk, Virginia (USA), circa in the later 1940s (L45-112.04.01)USS Grosbeak (AMS-14), possibly at Norfolk, Virginia (USA), circa in the later 1940s (L45-112.04.01)
USS Knapp (DD-653) underway at sea on 15 May 1955 (80-G-668342)USS Knapp (DD-653) underway at sea on 15 May 1955 (80-G-668342)
USS Knapp (DD-653), San DiegoUSS Knapp (DD-653), San Diego
USS Grosbeak (AMS-14), possibly at Norfolk, Virginia (USA), circa in the later 1940s (L45-112.04.01)USS Grosbeak (AMS-14), possibly at Norfolk, Virginia (USA), circa in the later 1940s (L45-112.04.01)
USS Knapp (DD-653) with USS Alabama (BB-60) in April 1944USS Knapp (DD-653) with USS Alabama (BB-60) in April 1944
USS Knapp (DD-653) with USS Alabama (BB-60) in April 1944USS Knapp (DD-653) with USS Alabama (BB-60) in April 1944
    TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
    eventarmed conflict1942Bombardment of Fort StevensbombardmentWikidata
    objectwatercraftUSS High PointshipWikidata
    objectwatercraftUSS Plainviewexperimental ship, hydrofoilWikidata
    objectwatercraftUSS SharkschoonerWikidata
    sitefortFort ClatsopfortWikidata
    sitefort1863Fort Stevensfort, United States ArmyWikidata
    sitemuseumUSS Knapppreserved watercraft, museum ship, destroyer, United States NavyWikidata
    commonsimageUSS Knapp (DD-653) underway at sea on 15 May 1955 (80-G-668342) Commons
    commonsimageUSS Knapp (DD-653), San Diego Commons
    commonsimageUSS Grosbeak (AMS-14), possibly at Norfolk, Virginia (USA), circa in the later 1940s (L45-112.04.01) Commons
    commonsimageUSS Knapp (DD-653) underway at sea on 15 May 1955 (80-G-668342) Commons
    commonsimageUSS Knapp (DD-653), San Diego Commons
    commonsimageUSS Grosbeak (AMS-14), possibly at Norfolk, Virginia (USA), circa in the later 1940s (L45-112.04.01) Commons
    commonsimageUSS Knapp (DD-653) with USS Alabama (BB-60) in April 1944 Commons
    commonsimageUSS Knapp (DD-653) with USS Alabama (BB-60) in April 1944 Commons