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

• 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