USS O'Brien (DD-51) was a Tucker-class destroyer that served in the United States Navy during World War I. Commissioned in 1914, the ship was named after Jeremiah O'Brien, a captain in the American Revolutionary War. The USS O'Brien was involved in convoy duty and patrolling the waters off the East Coast of the United States during the war. It also participated in training exercises with the Atlantic Fleet and conducted anti-submarine operations. The ship's armament included four 3-inch guns, one 3-pounder gun, and six 18-inch torpedo tubes. With a top speed of 29 knots, the USS O'Brien was known for its agility and speed. After the war, the destroyer was decommissioned in 1919 and subsequently sold for scrap in 1934. The USS O'Brien's service during World War I highlighted the importance of destroyers in protecting convoys and conducting anti-submarine operations. The ship's history is a testament to the vital role played by destroyers in naval warfare during the early 20th century.

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