USS Young

Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Young, the first for John Young (c. 1740–1781), a captain in the Continental Navy, and the second for Rear Admiral Lucien Young (1852–1912).

The first, Young (DD-312) was a Clemson-class destroyer, launched in 1919 and wrecked in the Honda Point Disaster of 1923.

The second, Young (DD-580) was a Fletcher-class destroyer, launched in 1942 and stricken in 1968.

See also

The USS John Young (DD-973) was also named for Captain Young. She was launched in 1976 and stricken in 2002.
USS Walter X. Young, the name of one U.S. Navy ship that was completed, launched, and actually served.
USS Cassin Young (DD-793), a Fletcher-class destroyer

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