USS Abbot
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USS Abbot

1918 Town-class destroyer


Service Entry
July 19, 1919
Commissioning Date
July 19, 1919
Manufacturer
Newport News Shipbuilding
Operator
United States Navy
Vessel Type
destroyer, Wickes-class destroyer and Town-class destroyer
Decommissioning Date
July 05, 1922
Pennant Number
DD-184
Aliases
HMS Charlestown

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USS Abbot (DD-184) was a Clemson-class destroyer of the United States Navy. It was commissioned in 1920 and saw service in the Pacific and Atlantic during its career. The ship was named after Commodore Joel Abbot, who served in the early 19th century. During World War II, Abbot operated as a convoy escort and participated in anti-submarine patrols. The destroyer also served as a training ship for naval reservists. In 1945, the USS Abbot was decommissioned and subsequently sold for scrap in 1947. The ship's service highlights its role in both peacetime operations and wartime efforts, showcasing the versatility and importance of destroyers in the naval fleet.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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