USS Aylwin

Four ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Aylwin for John Cushing Aylwin.

USS Aylwin (1813), was launched in 1813, fought in the Battle of Lake Champlain and sold in 1815.
USS Aylwin (DD-47), was the lead ship of her class of destroyers, commissioned in 1914, served in World War I and decommissioned in 1922.
USS Aylwin (DD-355), was a Farragut-class destroyer, commissioned in 1935, served in World War II and decommissioned in 1945.
USS Aylwin (FF-1081), was a Knox-class frigate, commissioned in 1971 and decommissioned in 1992.

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This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.

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