The USS Hatfield (DD-231/AVP-15/AVD-6/APD-107) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. Originally designated as DD-231, she was later converted into a seaplane tender (AVP-15), a small seaplane tender (AVD-6), and finally a high-speed transport (APD-107). The ship was named after Captain Charles Hatfield, a naval officer who served during the 19th century. USS Hatfield was launched in 1920 and participated in various operations and exercises before being decommissioned in 1946. During her service, the ship underwent several modifications to adapt to different roles, including the ability to carry and support seaplanes. USS Hatfield was engaged in convoy duties, anti-submarine patrols, and rescue missions in the Atlantic and Caribbean regions during World War II. After the war, she was decommissioned and eventually sold for scrap in 1947. The ship's versatile service history, transitioning from a destroyer to seaplane tender and later a high-speed transport, reflects the adaptability and flexibility of naval vessels during wartime. The USS Hatfield's legacy highlights the importance of multi-purpose ships that could be modified to serve various roles in different naval operations.

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