USS Patterson

Three ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Patterson for Daniel Patterson.

The first USS Patterson (DD-36) was a Paulding-class destroyer launched in 1910 and served in World War I. She served in the United States Coast Guard from 1924 to 1930. She was sold in 1934.
The second USS Patterson (DD-392) was a Bagley-class destroyer launched in 1937, served in World War II and decommissioned in 1945.
The third USS Patterson (DE-1061/FF-1061) was a Knox-class frigate launched in 1969 and decommissioned in 1991.

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